Cyprus and Switzerland have signed a bilateral agreement on the imposition of restrictions on the illegal import of cultural goods

The agreement was concluded in the context of the general efforts for the protection and preservation of the cultural heritage of both countries and the prevention of the illicit trafficking of cultural goods. It also specifies that the two countries will co-operate in the field by exchanging information, expertise and through the organization of exhibitions, conferences and training seminars.

The agreement was signed, on May 24, after negotiations held between the representatives of Switzerland and the representatives of the Department of Antiquities, the Ministry of Communications and Works, the Legal Service and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, by Michael Constantinides, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Communications and Works and Benno Widmer, Head of the Specialized Service of the Swiss Federal Office of Culture.

One Response to Cyprus – Switzerland agreement

  1. Cyprus Expat says:

    There will be a tax agreement next!

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