During his stay, Modi is scheduled to hold talks with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. The discussions are expected to focus on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, security, technology, and enhancing people-to-people exchanges.
“Cyprus is a close friend and an important partner in the Mediterranean region and the EU,” Modi said in a statement from New Delhi ahead of his departure. “The visit provides an opportunity to build upon the historical bonds and expand our ties in various areas.”
PM Modi will also address business leaders in Limassol, Cyprus’s key economic hub, highlighting the potential for greater collaboration.
This visit is the first leg of Modi’s three-nation tour that will next take him to Canada for the G7 Summit, hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, followed by a visit to Croatia.
In Canada, Modi is expected to participate in high-level discussions with global leaders, focusing on issues including cross-border terrorism. He emphasized that the tour offers an opportunity to thank partner countries for their steadfast support to India’s fight against terrorism and to galvanize global cooperation in tackling terrorism in all its forms.
After Canada, PM Modi will visit Croatia to meet President Zoran Milanovic and Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, further advancing India’s diplomatic outreach in Europe.
PM Modi’s visit to Cyprus underlines India’s growing engagement with the Mediterranean region and Europe, seeking to deepen strategic partnerships and economic ties.