Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted with ceremonial honors at Larnaca International Airport by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, marking a renewed push for Indo-Cyprus relations. The visit coincided with Cyprus' commitment to deepen cooperation in trade, technology, education, and cultural exchange. Modi's outreach to the Indian diaspora in Cyprus was met with enthusiastic chants of "Vande Mataram" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai," as he shared a video of the moment on his official X account. The visit comes at a pivotal time for Cyprus, which is set to assume the presidency of the European Union Council in 2026. Modi will hold bilateral talks with Christodoulides, attend a business roundtable in Limassol, and receive the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, Cyprus's highest civilian honor.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/cyprus-greets-india-with-vande-mataram-over-pm-modis-visit-to-mediterranean-nation/Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received an honour from Cyprus, reflecting their bilateral partnership and shared vision for peace, progress, and prosperity. During his three-nation tour, which includes stops in Canada and Croatia, Modi will attend the G7 summit.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-conferred-with-cyprus-highest-civilian-honour/article69700422.eceIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Cyprus on June 16, where he was conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III by President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential palace in Nicosia. During his meeting with Christodoulides, Modi pledged to deepen ties with Greek Cyprus and expects to finalize a free trade agreement with the European Union by the end of 2025. The visit comes amid tensions between India and Pakistan, where Türkiye publicly supported Pakistan and condemned Indian strikes.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/modi-vows-to-deepen-ties-with-greek-cyprus-during-rare-visit-210359Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to Cyprus, where he met with President Nikos Christodoulides and received the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III. The visit marked a significant milestone in the India-EU strategic partnership and India's engagement with the Mediterranean region. Several agreements were signed between the two countries to deepen bilateral ties and strengthen cooperation in sectors such as economy, trade, defence, security, technology, tourism, and connectivity. Christodoulides welcomed Modi, highlighting Cyprus' role as a predictable and secure ally for India in the Eastern Mediterranean and its gateway to Europe. The visit also reflected India's commitment to addressing international and cross-border terrorism.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/pm-narendra-modi-concludes-landmark-cyprus-visit-leaves-for-canada-to-attend-g7-summit-8682773Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Cyprus is significant as it marks a crucial step in the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor, a trade link that aims to promote peace and prosperity in the region. The corridor will utilize Cyprus as a transhipment hub and first point of entry to Europe, with Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides emphasizing the importance of strengthening EU-India relations during his presidency starting in 2026.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/fta-with-eu-by-end-of-2025-says-pm-modi-as-blocs-next-chair-cyprus-vows-better-ties-13897687.htmlIndian Prime Minister Modi welcomed collaborations between India and Cyprus, including a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for cross-border payments through UPI, and the launch of the India-Greece-Cyprus Business and Investment Council. The council aims to foster trilateral cooperation in sectors such as shipping, logistics, renewable energy, civil aviation, and digital services. Modi expressed optimism about concluding an India-EU Free Trade Agreement by the end of the year, which would boost trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-positioned-to-become-worlds-third-largest-economy-pm-modi-in-cyprus/article69700212.ecePrime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Cyprus aimed to boost economic ties between India and the country, with several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed between Indian and Cypriot businesses. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Cyprus Stock Exchange signed a MoU, while the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industries also inked an agreement. President Nikos Christodoulides witnessed the event, which highlighted potential investment and trade opportunities in sectors like fintech, technology, and renewable energy.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/pm-modis-cyprus-visit-to-boost-economic-ties-business-bigwigs-say/Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently visiting Cyprus from June 15 to 16, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over 20 years. The two-day trip is at the invitation of Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/our-govt-has-focused-on-tax-reforms-decriminalisation-of-laws-ease-of-doing-business-pm-modi-at-india-cyprus-ceo-forum-1/Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his five-day visit to Cyprus, marking the first time an Indian Prime Minister has visited the island nation in over two decades. He was received by Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides upon arrival. During his address at the India-Cyprus CEO Forum in Limassol, Modi emphasized India's potential as a hub for digital innovation and infrastructure development, while also announcing plans to invest $100 billion annually in infrastructure projects.
https://indiatoday.in/india/story/pm-modi-in-cyprus-india-eu-committed-free-trade-agreement-by-year-end-2741219-2025-06-16