Mr. Oren Anolik - Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Republic of Cyprus
Dear friends,
I would like to welcome you to the official website of the Embassy of Israel in Cyprus. I was appointed as Ambassador of the State of Israel in August 2021 and I am deeply honored to be given this unique opportunity to serve my country.
During my diplomatic career that stretches almost three decades, I have proudly represented Israel in three continents. The physical and emotional proximity between Israel and Cyprus makes me feel ‘at home away from home’ on this beautiful island.
The relations between our two countries are close, friendly and multi-faceted. In recent years, these have been improving, expanding to new fields, and becoming more and more important for both sides. The friendship between our nations is built on mutual values and interests. These bonds are rooted in the days prior to the establishment of the two states.
Being the tallest diplomat in the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I have a natural tendency for reaching ‘new heights’. I will do my outmost to ensure that the links between our two nations become even closer and stronger.
Always open to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Oren Anolik
Curriculum Vitae
Oren Anolik was appointed as Ambassador of the State of Israel to Cyprus in August 2021.
During his diplomatic career, he served as Deputy Chief of Mission in Asmara, Eritrea (1997-1999), as Deputy Chief of Mission in Prague, the Czech Republic (1999-2002) and as Counselor for Political Affairs in Washington DC, USA (2006- 2010).
In-between posts abroad, Ambassador Anolik served as Policy Advisor to the Senior Deputy Director General (2002-2003) and to the Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem (2003-2006).
Between 2010-2014 he held the position of the Director of the Department for Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and from 2015 to 2016 as Minister-Counselor in the Division for Strategic Affairs.
Between 2016-2020, he headed the Bureau of Personnel Training and Development at MFA Israel.
Between 2019-2021, he held the office of the Head of Policy Planning Bureau at MFA Israel.
Ambassador Anolik earned his Bachelor's degree in political science and accounting at Tel-Aviv University (1992-1995) and completed his Master's degree in political science at Haifa University (2014-2015).
He is the proud father of three children.