Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that India and Cyprus will develop a strong roadmap to provide strategic direction for cooperation between the two countries.
He appreciated Cyprus’s support for India, which became a permanent member of the Security Council and the country’s continuous support in India’s fight against cross -border terrorism.
“After two decades, an Indian Prime Minister visited Cyprus. It is an opportunity to write a new chapter in an India-sprus partnership. President Nicos Christodaulides and I held bilateral talks.
Cyprus has similarities in Vision 2035 and India’s Vicky India 2047. This is why we will work together for our shared development. In the next five years, we will develop a strong roadmap to provide a strategic direction for our cooperation, “PM Modi said during a joint press statement with the president of Cyprus.
“To further strengthen defense and safety cooperation, the defense industry will be emphasized under bilateral defense cooperation program. A separate dialogue will be launched on cyber and maritime security,” he said.
He thanked the chairman of Cyprus for a warm welcome and hospitality.
“After the affection shown by the President and the people of Cyprus, I set my feet on Cyprus’s soil yesterday. Some time ago, I was awarded the highest civilian award of Cyprus. This award is not just mine, but it is a prize of 140 million Indians. It is once again a mustache between India and Cyprus.
He said, “We are grateful to the continuous support of Cyprus in India’s fight against cross-border terrorism. To prevent terrorism, drugs and weapons smuggling, a mechanism will be developed for real-time information exchange among our agencies,” he said.
The president of PM Modi and Cyprus first talked about delegation-level.
The Prime Minister said that India and the European Union are working to conclude a free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of this year.
“I had a discussion on economic relations between my two countries with President Nicos Christodaulids. I focused on the sense of enthusiasm and coordination within the trade community. India and the European Union are working to conclude a free trade agreement by the end of this year. Earlier this year, the India-Spirit-Gris Business and Investment Council was started.
This initiative will further strengthen commercial relations between our countries. ,
He called Cyprus a “favorite destination” for Indian tourists and said that there will be an emphasis on creating direct air connectivity for him.
“We are excited to see the spread of yoga and Ayurveda in Cyprus,” he said.
PM Modi was awarded the Grand Cross of the order of the highest merit honor honored at the Cyprus by President Nicos Christodaulids at the President’s Mahal in Nicosia.
The order of Makros III is named after Makaros III, the first chairman of Cyprus has been honored by the heads of the state and other people of the important situation in the recognition of meritorious service for the nation.
The Ministry of External Affairs (Mea) said in a press release, “The Prime Minister adopted the honor as a fresh commitment to strengthen and diversify the partnership between India and Cyprus. He emphasized that the award was a symbol of unwavering commitment to peace, security, sovereignty, regional integrity and prosperity of both countries.”
PM Modi thanked the people of President Christodaulids, Sarkar and Cyprus for honor. He said that the honor is a symbol of their unwavering commitment for peace, security, sovereignty, regional integrity and prosperity of people of two countries.
“This honor is not just mine, it is the honor of 140 crore Indians. It is an honor for their abilities and aspirations. It is an honor of our country’s cultural brotherhood and the ideology of ‘Vasudhiv Kutumbamam’. I dedicate this honor to India and Cyprus and our shared values ​​and mutual understanding to friendly relations.
He said, “This honor is a symbol of our unwavering commitment for peace, security, sovereignty, regional integrity and prosperity of our people. I understand the importance of this honor and accept it as a responsibility for relations between India and Cyprus,” he said.
PM Modi reached Cyprus on Sunday afternoon, marking the first visit by an Indian PM in the island nation in two decades. He was obtained by the Chairman at Laranaka International Airport.
He warmly welcomed the Indian migrant in Limasol. The president of PM Modi and Cyprus also interacted with the prominent CEO during the trade roundate. (AI)
