Πρέσβυς
Ανδρέας Π. Κουζούπης
CURRICULUM VITAE
Education and Qualifications:
1991-1994 LL.B from the University of London (Queen Mary and
Westfield College).
1994-1995 LL.M in “Public International Law” from the University of
London (Queen Mary and Westfield College).
1995-1996 LL.M in “Human Rights Law” from the University of
Nottingham.
- Ph.D. in “Human Rights Law” from the University of
Nottingham: “The European Dimension to the Protection
of National Minorities under International Law –
Into the 21st Century”.
Employment:
2021 (Oct.) – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the
Islamic Republic of Iran, with parallel accreditation as High
Commissioner to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
2020 (Sept.) – Head of Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid
Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of
Cyprus
2018 – 2020 (Aug.) Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with parallel accreditation as
Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq
2017 – 2018 (Sept.) Deputy Director of Middle East and North Africa
Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of
Cyprus
2014 – 2017 (Oct.) Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the
Islamic Republic of Iran, with parallel accreditation as High
Commissioner to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
2012 – 2013 (Dec.) Charge d’ Affaires a.i., Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus
in the Sultanate of Oman. (Acting Local Presidency of the
European Union in the Sultanate of Oman, November –
December 2012 and July – December 2013)
2012 (May – October) Director of Middle East Section (Political Department),
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus –
Senior Official for the Union for the Mediterranean, during
Cyprus Presidency of the European Union (July –
December 2012)
2011 – 2012 (April) First Counselor, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy
of the Republic of Cyprus in Cairo.
2009 – 2011 (June) Appointed 1st Representative of the Republic of Cyprus to
the Palestinian National Authority.
2008 (October) – Second Counselor, Acting Director of Middle East and
Africa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of Republic of Cyprus.
2007 (November) – Acting Director of Middle East and Africa Department,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus –
Senior Official for the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership.
2007 (August) First Secretary, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Republic of Cyprus (Department of Middle East and
Africa)
2006 – 2007 (July) First Secretary, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy
of the Republic of Cyprus in Cairo.
2003– 2006 (July) Second Secretary, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy
of the Republic of Cyprus in Cairo.
1999-2002 Attaché at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Republic of Cyprus (EU Division/Accession of Cyprus to
the EU: Maritime Transport, Taxation and Justice and
Home Affairs/ Schengen issues).
Decorations
2007 (June) Cross of Apostle and Evangelist Marcos, Patriarchate of
Alexandria and all Africa.
2011 (June) Cross of the Order of Knights of the Holy Sepulchre,
Patriarchate of Holy City of Jerusalem and all Palestine.
2012 (April) Golden Lion Medal of the Order of Lion of Alexandria,
Patriarchate of Alexandria and all Africa.
Languages: Greek (mother tongue), English (fluent),
Arabic (Intermediate level).
Interests: Reading, playing classical guitar and football.
