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Cyprus FM Hails India's Trade Deals with US & EU, Strengthens Bilateral Ties

Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos congratulated External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on India's recent trade agreements with the United States and the European Union during a meeting in Washington. The ministers reviewed the implementation roadmap of the India-Cyprus Joint Action Plan for 2025-2029, which was agreed upon during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Cyprus. Discussions also covered the global geopolitical situation and multilateral cooperation, with optimism for stronger India-EU ties as Cyprus prepares to assume the EU Presidency in 2026. Kombos emphasized the visit as a strong signal of robust bilateral relations and thanked India for its principled support on the Cyprus Issue.

Key Points: Cyprus FM Congratulates Jaishankar on India-US, India-EU Trade Pacts

  • Cyprus FM praised India-US trade deal
  • Discussed India-EU FTA progress
  • Reviewed India-Cyprus Joint Action Plan 2025-2029
  • Strengthened strategic partnership ahead of Cyprus' EU Presidency
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Cyprus FM congratulates EAM Jaishankar on India-US trade deal, India-EU FTA

Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos met EAM S Jaishankar, praising India's trade diplomacy and reviewing the bilateral Joint Action Plan.

"Incredible results and effective diplomacy. - Constantinos Kombos"

Washington, Feb 4

Cyprus Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Washington earlier on Wednesday, India time, congratulating him on the India-US trade deal and the recent Free Trade Agreement between India and the European Union.

In a post shared on X, Kombos stated, "Washington D.C. Great seeing my dear friend Dr S Jaishankar while in D.C. I congratulated him on the US-India trade deal and on the EU-India FTA. Incredible results and effective diplomacy."

Last October, EAM Jaishankar and Kombos reviewed the India-Cyprus Joint Action Plan 2025-2029 during their meeting in New Delhi. EAM Jaishankar stated that he and Kombos discussed global geopolitical situation, developments in the respective regions and cooperation in multilateral fora.

In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, "Delighted to welcome FM Constantinos Kombos of Cyprus today in New Delhi. We reviewed the India-Cyprus Joint Action Plan 2025-2029, agreed to by leaders during PM Narendra Modi's visit to Cyprus in June 2025. Our discussions also covered the global geopolitical situation, developments in our respective regions and our cooperation in multilateral fora. As Cyprus takes over the European Union Presidency in 2026, we are confident that India-EU ties will further strengthen."

The Action Plan constitutes a roadmap for the implementation of the Joint Declaration adopted during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Cyprus, setting short, medium, and long-term goals in main areas of cooperation, including, inter alia, defence, trade and business, innovation and technology sectors.

Thanking India for the warm welcome and hospitality, Kombos said that he was "delighted and honoured" to meet with India's Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar during his first official visit to India.

"My visit to India shortly after the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Cyprus is a strong signal of the level of Cyprus-India relations," he posted on X.

The visiting Foreign Minister highlighted that the discussions focussed on further steps of the Cyprus-India strategic partnership, including the implementation of the Joint Action Plan agreed by both countries.

"I also reiterated our appreciation for India's long-standing principled support on the Cyprus Issue and its upholding of international law," stated Kombos.

- IANS

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Priya S
Very positive news. Hope these agreements translate into more jobs and better prices for common people. The focus on innovation and tech in the Action Plan with Cyprus is promising for our youth.
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Rohit P
India's foreign policy is on a roll! From 'Look East' to strong ties with the West and strategic partnerships across the board. The mention of upholding international law by Cyprus FM is also significant. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone working in the export sector, this is the kind of news we wait for. FTAs with the EU and US can open massive markets. The implementation of the Joint Action Plan needs to be smooth and fast now.
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Nikhil C
Good step, but I hope our negotiators didn't give away too much in these deals, especially in agriculture. We must protect our farmers. The diplomacy is impressive, but the fine print matters more for the aam aadmi.
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Kavya N
Building relationships with all nations, big or small, shows maturity in foreign policy. Cyprus taking over EU presidency in 2026 could be very beneficial for India-EU relations. Smart long-term thinking!

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