The long-lasting relations between Greece and Cyprus for collaboration in the agricultural sector are conditioned by a bilateral Agreement between the two Governments since 1988, ratified by the Greek Parliament with Law 2016/20.02.1992 (Governmental Gazette [A]΄ 31/1992).  Article 4 of the Agreement provides for biennial Programs of Collaboration between the two homologous Ministries of Greece and Cyprus.

During the whole pre-accession period, the bilateral relations were particularly intense and they continue to be exceptionally good. The excellent collaboration of the two Agricultural Ministries is characterized by stability and effectiveness.

A mixed expert committee of Planning takes place alternatively in Athens and in Nicosia, in principle annually. It processes and forms annual Programs of Activities, based on the proposals of the agricultural administrations of both countries for the implementation of the above mentioned Programs of Collaboration.

Collaboration is implemented through mutual visits of experts, personnel training, information exchange, facilitation of farmers visits, on issues of agricultural research, forestry, fishery, water management policy, veterinary services and agricultural insurance.

The last biennial program of collaboration, agreed for the period 2006-2008, was fully implemented. In the current phase, the services of both homologous Ministries are in close contact for preparing the signature of the new biennial program which will be in effect the period to follow.