The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former ambassador Minas Hadjimichael, who succumbed to his injuries after being struck by his vehicle on September 27. Hadjimichael passed away on Sunday afternoon.
In a statement posted on the platform “X” (formerly Twitter), the ministry conveyed its shock and grief over the untimely death of Hadjimichael, describing him as a dedicated public servant. Born in 1956, he had a long and distinguished diplomatic career, serving Cyprus in key international roles.
Hadjimichael joined the Diplomatic Service in 1984 and held several high-profile positions. These included Permanent Representative to the United Nations (2008-2012) and ambassadorial posts in Paris (2002-2007), Berlin (2012-2017), and Rome (2019-2021). He also served as Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2018 to 2019.
The ministry extended condolences to his family and colleagues, mourning the loss of a respected diplomat who represented Cyprus on the global stage for decades.
