New Delhi: Narendra Modi on Friday announced that India and Cyprus have elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership following extensive talks with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in New Delhi.
Sharing details of the meeting, Prime Minister Modi said the decision reflected the close friendship and growing cooperation between the two nations. He described the relationship as future oriented and rooted in shared democratic values, while expressing optimism about expanding trade, investment and economic engagement in the coming years.
The high level discussions focused on strengthening cooperation across sectors including infrastructure, energy, agriculture, technology and financial services. Emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and fintech also featured prominently during the talks as both countries explored opportunities for deeper collaboration.
Prime Minister Modi stated that defence and security cooperation would remain an important pillar of the partnership. The two sides also stressed the importance of enhancing cultural exchanges and strengthening people to people ties to further deepen bilateral relations.
President Christodoulides arrived in New Delhi after completing the Mumbai leg of his visit and was accorded a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour in the national capital. His visit marks the second phase of a four day State Visit to India being undertaken at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, this is Christodoulides’ first official visit to India since assuming office as President of Cyprus. He is accompanied by a high level delegation that includes senior ministers, government officials and business leaders.
The visit comes less than a year after Prime Minister Modi’s landmark visit to Cyprus in June 2025, which was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in more than two decades.
Officials believe the elevation of ties to a Strategic Partnership will pave the way for stronger political cooperation, greater investment opportunities and expanded collaboration in emerging sectors between the two countries.
