India Cyprus ties

May 22, 2026 5:43 PM

India, Cyprus sign key pacts on defence, cybersecurity and trade

India and Cyprus on Friday elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held wide-ranging talks in New Delhi, resulting in several agreements and new initiatives spanning defence, cybersecurity, education, culture and maritime cooperation. Following the talks, the two countries signed six agreements/Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and announced a series of strategic initiatives aimed at deepening cooperat...

May 22, 2026 4:29 PM

India-Cyprus Strategic Partnership to give new ambition, momentum to bilateral ties: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced the elevation of India-Cyprus relations to a Strategic Partnership following talks with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, describing the move as a step that would give “new ambition and new momentum” to bilateral ties. In a joint press statement in New Delhi, PM Modi said the friendship between India and Cyprus is rooted in shared democratic values, respect for the rule of law, and commitment to sovereignty and territorial integrity. �...

May 22, 2026 3:18 PM

Cyprus President backs India’s UNSC bid and IMEC vision after elevation of bilateral ties to strategic partnership

India and Cyprus on Friday elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held wide-ranging talks focused on trade, connectivity, security and India-European Union cooperation. Addressing a joint press briefing after bilateral talks at Hyderabad House, President Christodoulides announced the creation of a joint task force to boost cooperation in infrastructure, shipping and economic sectors between the ...

May 22, 2026 3:55 PM

India, Cyprus elevate ties to strategic partnership after talks between PM Modi-Cyprus President Christodoulides

India and Cyprus on Friday elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership following wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides in New Delhi. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation across sectors including trade and investment, defence and security, maritime and financial connectivity, technology and innovation, education, culture, mobility and India-European Union engagement. Ministry of External Affairs (M...