The meeting in Nicosia as Israel and Iran target each other with air strikes and missiles in the neighborhood, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nicos Christodaulids “concerned the struggles in West Asia and Europe on Monday” concerned “, and said” this is not a war “.
Acknowledging the emerging challenges within the international security environment, a joint statement on the journey stated that the leaders emphasized the importance of strategic autonomy, defense readiness and increasing defense abilities.
The joint statement stated, “They agreed to deepen their defense and safety cooperation, which includes cooperation between their respective defense industries, with special attention to cyber security and emerging technologies.”
Cyprus is a regional rival of Türkiye and is going to preside over the European Union Council in 2026. India’s recent sharp, Delhi’s Cyprus Outreach is an important step on its military support in Pakistan.
PM Narendra Modi is obtained by Nicos Christodoulides, Chairman of Cyprus at Larnaka, Cyprus, Cyprus. (PTI)
“Both of us expressed concern over the ongoing struggles in West Asia and Europe. Their negative impact is not only limited to those regions. We believe that it is not an era of war. The resolution is a call for humanity through dialogue and restoration of stability,” Modi said.
He said, “We are grateful to support India’s fight against Cyprus’s cross-border terrorism,” he said.
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This is his first foreign visit to India after India operated Operation Sindoor in May, during which it targeted the terrorist infrastructure in response to the Pahgam terror attack in Pakistan and Pakistan -occupied Kashmir.
President Christodaulids said, “We have a historical friendship, and believe in relationships.” He recalled the Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April and said that Cyprus stands in “complete solidarity” with India.
Cyprus “stands with India in his fight against terrorism in all forms and expressions”, he said.
The joint statement said, “Cyprus and India condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all their forms and expressions including international and across border terrorism, and confirmed their shared commitment to combat hybrid threats that reduce peace and stability.”
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It said that Cyprus expressed solidarity and unwavering support to India in its fight against cross-border terrorism.
“The two leaders strongly condemned the fierce killing of citizens in recent heinous terrorist attacks in Pahgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India. They reiterated their zero-optimity approach to terrorism, rejecting any justification for such acts, emphasizing them under any circumstances.
“Leaders urged all states to respect the sovereignty of other countries and condemn the cross -border terrorism in all their forms. They called for the disintegration of the financing network of terrorism, ending safe havens, ending terrorist infrastructure and meeting the need to meet terrorism to meet terrorism. Did, “Said.
In the statement, the two leaders said, “confirmed their commitment to strengthen the multilateral efforts to counter terrorism and called for finalizing and adopting a comprehensive conference on international terrorism within the United Nations structure.” He urged for concrete action against all United Nations-Namit and European Union-led terrorists and terrorist institutions, affiliated proxy groups, convenience and sponsors under the 1267 UNSC Ban Committee.
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He reiterated his strong commitment to continue active measures to disrupt terrorist financing channels including the United Nations and Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Crystodaulides also mentioned on 12 June Air India plane accident in Ahmedabad and said that the people of Cyprus are with India due to the grief of this time.
Modi said that his journey was a “golden opportunity” to write a new chapter in India-sprus bilateral relations.
He was given a formal welcome on his arrival at the President’s Mahal on Monday.
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During the joint press conference, Christodaulids said, “We also discussed the Cyprus issue with the Prime Minister,” wanted to eliminate “illegal occupation” by Turkey to add Cyprus, referring to the disputed northern region.
“We expand the gratitude of the Republic of Cyprus to India and its people for his support. The support for the regional integrity of Cyprus, our replenish,” he said.
In his comment, the Prime Minister said that in democracy, there is a “strong foundation for our relations” in the rule of mutual belief and law.
“Our relationships are neither made up of circumstances nor limited. We respect each other’s sovereignty and regional integrity,” he said.
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Underlining the shared values of the two countries and the future of bilateral relations, Modi said, “Together, we will shape the future.”
He said that Cyprus is also an alternative tourist destination for Indians, and efforts will be made for direct air connectivity between the two sides.
“We also discussed how to deepen cultural relations. Yoga and Ayurveda are gaining popularity in Cyprus, which is happy to see. Tourism is another area where there is rich capacity. We also discussed how to improve connectivity,” he said.
The relations between the Indo-Central East-European Economic Corridor (IMEEC) and the Indo-European Association also took place in his talks.
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Modi said, “Both of us are confident of the transformative ability of India-Central East-European Economic Corridor. This corridor will promote peace and prosperity in the region.”
He invited the Cyprus President to visit India.
Modi was also honored to the grand cross of the order of Makaros III of Cyprus, the country’s highest civilian honor.
After receiving the award, Modi said, “Humble to receive Cyprus ‘Order of the Order of Makros III’. I dedicate it to friendship between my nations.”
Makros III’s order is the senior order of the nighthood honored by the country after the first President of Cyprus, Archbishop Makaros III.
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Dedicating the award to 1.4 billion people of India, Modi said it was an award for reliable India-sprus friendship.
“I am confident that in the coming times, our active partnership will touch new heights. Together, we will not only strengthen the progress of our two countries, but will also contribute to the creation of a peaceful and safe world,” he said.
The Cyprus Award brings a total tally of international honors provided to the Prime Minister up to 23.
Modi said that the award is the recognition of centuries -old philosophy of India’s ‘Vasudhiv Kutumbakam’ or ‘The World is One Family’, which guides its vision for global peace and progress, in a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs.
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