Ύπατος Αρμοστής

A.E. κ. Αντώνης Σαμμούτης

Ύπατος Αρμοστής της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας στην Αυστραλία

Professional experience 

Since October 20, 2022, High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus in Canberra 

Deputy Head of Mission in Moscow, Russia (2020 – 2022)  

Consul General in Moscow, Russia (2018 – 2020)

Deputy Head of Mission in Moscow, Russia (2014 – 2016)  

Head of the Representative Office in Ramallah, Palestine (2011 – 2013) 

Consul General in Saint Petersburg, Russia (2007 – 2011)  

Second Secretary – Consul at the Embassy in Berlin, Germany (2004 – 2007) 

Joined the Diplomatic Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus in 2003. Held various positions in the Consular and Protocol Department, the Middle East Department and the Department of Bilateral Relations with European Countries.  

Education 

B.A. in Classical Philology, University of Cyprus 

M.A. in Contemporary Diplomacy, University of Malta  

Languages

Greek (native), English, German, Russian (fluent), French (moderate) 

Personal information

Married to Elena Makhankova, two daughters, Maria and Alexandra