India’s High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish, recently met with Cyprus’ Minister of Justice and Public Order, Costas Fytiris. The discussions focused on various issues related to institutional cooperation between the two countries, extradition, criminal matters, exchange of prisoners, and consular matters affecting Indian nationals. The meeting also included a briefing on recent developments in bilateral ties and the upcoming visit of Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides to India in May 2026.
The Indian High Commission in Cyprus stated that the meeting between High Commissioner Manish and Minister Fytiris involved wide-ranging discussions. They exchanged views on recent developments in bilateral relations and the forthcoming visit of President Nikos Christodoulides to India. Additionally, they delved into matters concerning the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, emphasizing institutional cooperation, extradition, criminal issues, prisoner exchange, and consular affairs affecting Indian citizens.
Furthermore, the Indian Embassy in Cyprus reported that during a previous meeting between Manish and President Christodoulides, preparations for the President’s visit to India were reviewed. The discussions also touched upon key deliverables outlined in the India–Cyprus Joint Action Plan, with a specific focus on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, innovation, and connectivity. Both sides aimed to build on the progress made during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Cyprus in June 2025.
The discussions between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Cypriot counterpart Constantinos Kombos in New Delhi centered on reviewing the India-Cyprus Joint Action Plan 2025-2029. The leaders discussed various aspects of their cooperation, including global geopolitical dynamics, regional developments, and collaboration in multilateral forums. As Cyprus prepared to assume the European Union presidency in 2026, both sides expressed confidence in further strengthening India-EU ties.
During Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Cyprus last June, discussions with President Christodoulides covered a wide array of bilateral cooperation areas, such as defence, security, trade, technology, healthcare, renewable energy, and climate justice. The leaders highlighted the enduring nature of the India-Cyprus relationship and explored avenues to deepen collaboration in key sectors.
