Prime Minister Modi Embarks on Historic Visit to Cyprus to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commenced a significant two-day visit to Cyprus, marking the first trip by an Indian leader in over twenty years. This visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations with President Nikos Christodoulides, focusing on trade and investment. Modi will also participate in discussions with business leaders and later attend the G7 summit in Canada. His journey underscores India's commitment to combating cross-border terrorism and addressing global challenges. Stay tuned for more updates on this important diplomatic mission.
| Jun 15, 2025, 18:43 IST
Modi's Arrival in Cyprus
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus for a two-day visit aimed at enhancing bilateral relations with President Nikos Christodoulides. This trip marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Cyprus in over two decades, as part of Modi's itinerary that also includes Canada and Croatia. Expressing his gratitude on social media, Modi thanked President Christodoulides for the warm welcome at the airport, stating that this visit will significantly boost India-Cyprus relations, particularly in trade, investment, and various other sectors.
Meetings and Discussions
During his stay in the capital city of Nicosia, Modi will engage in discussions with President Christodoulides and address business leaders in Limassol. Following his engagements in Cyprus, he will travel to Canada to participate in the G7 summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney. After the G7 summit, Modi is scheduled to visit Croatia for meetings with President Zoran Milanovic and Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic.
Focus on Global Issues
Modi emphasized that his trip to these three nations serves as an opportunity to express gratitude to partner countries for their steadfast support in the fight against cross-border terrorism. He also highlighted that the upcoming G7 summit in Canada will provide a platform for discussing significant global issues and the priorities of the Global South.