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PM Modi Thanks Cyprus President, Looks Forward to May India Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides for his Republic Day greetings, calling Cyprus a close friend and trusted partner. President Christodoulides confirmed he looks forward to visiting India in May, highlighting the enduring friendship and shared democratic values. The Republic Day celebrations featured EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Luis Santos da Costa as chief guests. The visit coincides with plans for the 16th India-EU Summit in 2026.

Key Points: Modi, Cyprus President Exchange Republic Day Greetings

  • Republic Day greetings exchanged
  • Cyprus President to visit India in May
  • Commitment to deepening bilateral partnership
  • EU leaders attended parade as chief guests
  • India-EU Summit scheduled for 2026
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PM Modi thanks Cyprus President for R-Day greetings, looks forward to his India visit

PM Modi thanks Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides for Republic Day wishes. Both leaders affirm close partnership and plan for President's India visit in May.

"Cyprus is a close friend and trusted partner and we are committed to deepening our comprehensive partnership. - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, January 27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides for his warm wishes on India's 77th Republic Day and expressed eagerness to welcome him to the country.

In a post on X, he said, "Thank you dear President Nikos Christodoulides for your warm wishes. Cyprus is a close friend and trusted partner and we are committed to deepening our comprehensive partnership. I look forward to welcoming you in India."

Earlier in the day, Christodoulides had extended his Republic Day greetings to PM Modi.

In a post on X, he said, "Warmest congratulations to my dearest friend Narendra Modi and the people of India on Republic Day. Cyprus deeply values our enduring friendship, our shared democratic values and our steadily strengthening partnership. Looking forward to visiting India in May."

India's 77th Republic Day parade concluded on Monday with a grand display of the country's military capabilities and cultural diversity at Kartavya Path.

After the parade and after seeing off the President and the visiting foreign dignitaries, Prime Minister Modi kept with his custom of walking along the Kartavya Path.

He was seen waving to the spectators who had gathered to witness the Republic Day parades.

At the end of the ceremony, President Droupadi Murmu, along with Republic Day Parade Chief Guests, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, were escorted by the President's Bodyguard, also known as 'Rashtrapati Ke Angrakshak,' as they departed for Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Vice President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, has said that the EU-India Security and Defence Partnership will be signed tomorrow.

Costa and Von der Leyen are on a State Visit to India and were Chief Guests at the 77th Republic Day celebrations.

They will co-chair the 16th India-EU Summit on January 27, 2026.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The Republic Day parade was spectacular as always! It's heartening to see global leaders appreciating our democracy. The EU-India partnership on security sounds like a significant step forward.
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Ananya R
While diplomatic engagements are good, I hope such partnerships translate into tangible benefits for common people—more job opportunities, better trade deals, and technology sharing. Let's see what the summit brings.
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Vikram M
PM Modi walking on Kartavya Path after the parade is such a simple yet powerful gesture. It connects the leadership with the citizens. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
Cyprus is a trusted partner indeed. In a complex world, we need friends who share democratic values. The upcoming EU-India Summit in 2026 is something to watch out for. Our foreign policy is on the right track.
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Michael C
Respectfully, I feel the article and the focus is mostly on ceremony and statements. I'd like more reporting on the specifics of the "comprehensive partnership" with Cyprus. What sectors? What's the actual plan?

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