Nicosia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Cyprus on Sunday, beginning a two-day official visit aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation with the Mediterranean nation. During his stay, he will meet with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides for discussions on strengthening ties between the two countries. This marks the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Cyprus in over 20 years and is part of Modi’s broader three-nation tour, which also includes stops in Canada and Croatia.
The PM wrote on X, “Landed in Cyprus. My gratitude to the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, for the special gesture of welcoming me at the airport. This visit will add significant momentum to India-Cyprus relations, especially in areas like trade, investment and more.”
In a departure statement issued from New Delhi, Modi said, “Cyprus is a close friend and an important partner in the Mediterranean region and the EU. The visit provides an opportunity to build upon the historical bonds and expand our ties in the areas of trade, investment, security, technology and promote people-to-people exchanges.”
During his time in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, Modi is scheduled to hold talks with President Christodoulides and engage with business leaders at an event in Limassol.
After completing his engagements in Cyprus, the prime minister will travel to Kananaskis, Canada, to attend the G7 Summit at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
On June 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Croatia, becoming the first Indian head of government to visit the country.
Highlighting the historic ties between the two nations, Modi stated, “Both our countries enjoy centuries-old close cultural links. As the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia, it will open new avenues for bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.”
He also emphasised that the trip would serve as a gesture of gratitude towards India’s global allies in the fight against terrorism.
“This three-nation tour is also an opportunity to thank partner countries for their steadfast support to India in our fight against cross-border terrorism,” PM Modi wrote.
His final stop will be Croatia, where he is set to meet with President Zoran Milanovic and Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic.
It is to be noted that this marks PM Modi’s first overseas trip since India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting Pakistan-based terrorists and later the Pakistan military.
