Indian High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish, met with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia. They reviewed preparations for the President’s upcoming visit to India in May 2026, following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Discussions between the two sides focused on key deliverables outlined in the India–Cyprus Joint Action Plan. They emphasized enhancing cooperation in various sectors such as trade, investment, innovation, and connectivity. The momentum from Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Cyprus in June 2025 was highlighted as a foundation for further collaboration.
The meeting also addressed progress in priority areas like defense, security, renewable energy, digital transformation, fintech, and maritime cooperation. Both parties stressed the importance of strengthening people-to-people ties through academic and cultural initiatives.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Cyprus counterpart Constantinos Kombos previously reviewed the India-Cyprus Joint Action Plan 2025-2029 in New Delhi last October. Their discussions encompassed global geopolitical dynamics, regional developments, and cooperation in multilateral forums.
During PM Modi’s visit to Cyprus in June 2025, he extended an invitation to the Cyprus President to visit India. The leaders engaged in extensive talks at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, exploring avenues for enhanced collaboration in trade, investment, security, and technology. They highlighted the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) as a pivotal initiative promoting peace, economic integration, and sustainable development.
