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DEMETRIOS A. THEOPHYLACTOU

2020- Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Republic of Serbia (11.12.20)

2018-2020 Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Division of Political Affairs Head of Department,
Development Cooperation & Humanitarian Aid

2015-2018 High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to India (accredited to Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Maldives)
ASEF Governor for Cyprus

2014-2015 Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Division of Political Affairs Dep. Head of Department, Asia & Oceania

2013-2014 Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU Deputy Political and Security Committee Representative Civilian Crisis Management Committee Representative

2013 Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Schengen & Consular Affairs Head of Schengen Department

2012-2013 Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU
Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU (July – Dec 2012)
Chair, Development Cooperation Committee
Chair, Humanitarian Aid & Food Aid Committee

2010-2011 European Commission – Officer, International Relations
International Coordination, Americas (USA, Canada Desk)

2009-2012 Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Division of European Affairs
Dep. Head of Department, Development Cooperation,
Humanitarian Aid & International Economic Organizations

2006-2009 European Commission – Seconded National Expert (SNE)
International Affairs & Enlargement (ENP)
D.G. Employment, Social Affairs & Equal Opportunities

2004-2006 Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU
Political and Security Committee / Civilian Crisis Management

2002-2004 Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Division of Political Affairs
Transatlantic Relations

2001 – 2002 High Commission of Cyprus to Australia – Canberra
Political Section, Press Counsellor

1994 – 2001 Permanent Mission of Cyprus to the UN – New York
Press Counsellor / Delegate, UN General Assembly

Education Senior Associate Member – University of Oxford
Post Doctoral Fellow – Harvard University
PhD International Relations / Masters in Communication Washington State University Visiting Professor – Boston University
Languages Greek, English, French (fluent) / Italian, Spanish, Turkish (proficient)