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India, Cyprus renew Parliamentary ties after 30 years as Om Birla meets Cypriot speaker
New Delhi, November 27: India and Cyprus opened a fresh chapter in their parliamentary partnership on Thursday as Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met a visiting Cypriot delegation led by Annita Demetriou, President of the House of Representatives. The meeting marked the first such visit in three decades and reflected a shared commitment to strengthening democratic institutions, according to a press statement.
India-EU FTA a priority; Cyprus aspires to seal deal during 2026 EU Presidency: Annita Demetriou
By Sahil Pandey, New Delhi, November 27: As Cyprus gears up for its Presidency of the Council of the European Union in early 2026, the potential sealing of the highly anticipated European Union-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a primary aspiration, according to Annita Demetriou, the President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus.
LS Speaker Om Birla meets delegations from Cyprus, Burkina Faso
New Delhi, Nov 27: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday met a Parliamentary Delegation from Cyprus, led by Annita Demetriou, and reaffirmed the shared commitment of the two nations to strengthen democratic cooperation, an official said.
Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs meets Cyprus delegation, Tharoor says both sides found common ground on global challenges
New Delhi, November 26: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs on Wednesday received Annita Demetriou, President of the Cyprus House of Representatives, and her delegation for an exchange of views on current global challenges.
Cyprus parliamentary delegation received by Tharoor-led committee, exchanges views on global challenges
New Delhi, Nov 26: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday received the visiting parliamentary delegation from Cyprus led by House of Representatives President Annita Demetriou for an exchange of views on contemporary issues.
EAM Jaishankar, Cyprus parliamentary delegation hold wide-ranging discussions on bilateral cooperation
New Delhi, Nov 25: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held talks with a visiting Cyprus parliamentary delegation led by House of Representatives President Annita Demetriou in New Delhi on Tuesday.
India and Cyprus hold discussions on promising opportunities to strengthen engagement
Nicosia/New Delhi, Nov 25: India's High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish met with Tonia Galati, Head of Business Development and Innovation at The Grammar School in Nicosia on Tuesday with the meeting focusing on preparations for the High Commission's participation in the Grammar School Christmas Bazaar on December 7.
VP Radhakrishnan meets Cyprus parliamentary delegation
New Delhi, Nov 25: Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday discussed parliamentary practices in a meeting with a delegation from Cyprus led by H.E.
Cyprus FM Kombos, EAM Jaishankar express satisfaction with progress in New Delhi-Nocisia ties
New Delhi, October 31: Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, during his first official visit to India, engaged in multiple meetings on Thursday to strengthen ties between New Delhi and Nicosia.
Cyprus FM Kombos, EAM Jaishankar express satisfaction with progress in New Delhi-Nocisia ties
New Delhi, October 31: Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, during his first official visit to India, engaged in multiple meetings on Thursday to strengthen ties between New Delhi and Nicosia.
Jaishankar, Cyprus FM review Action Plan 2025-29; reaffirms strong bilateral partnership
New Delhi, October 30: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held talks with Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos in New Delhi, reaffirming the deep and trusted partnership between India and Cyprus.
EAM Jaishankar and Cyprus counterpart discuss roadmap for implementation of Joint Action Plan
New Delhi, Oct 30: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and visiting Cyprus counterpart Constantinos Kombos reviewed the India-Cyprus Joint Action Plan 2025-2029, during their meeting in New Delhi on Thursday.
India, Cyprus are trusted friends, reliable partners: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, Oct 30: Hailing the relations between India and Cyprus, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called the two nations "trust friends and reliable partners". He expressed India's support for the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Cyprus and for a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation with political equality, in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions.
Cyprus extends full solidarity to India, backs zero tolerance stance for dealing with terrorism: FM Kombos
New Delhi, October 30: Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday expressed his country's full solidarity with India following the terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in April, emphasising that both nations share a "zero tolerance" stance towards terrorism and those who support or finance it.
Jaishankar reaffirms India-Cyprus ties, calls nations trusted friends and reliable partners
New Delhi, October 30: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday reaffirmed the close ties between India and Cyprus, describing the two nations as "trusted friends and reliable partners."
Cyprus Foreign Minister to begin India visit from Wednesday
New Delhi, Oct 28: Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos will arrive in New Delhi on Wednesday for a three-day visit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed on Tuesday.
Indian envoy stresses IMEC's role in global connectivity at Cyprus Forum 2025
Nicosia, Oct 4: At Cyprus Forum 2025 held in Nicosia, Indian High Commissioner to the Mediterranean nation, Manish, highlighted the profound implications of India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor on international connectivity, trade, and sustainable development.
'Our longstanding friendship continues to advance into robust partnership': EAM Jaishankar greets Cyprus on Independence Day
New Delhi, October 1: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday extended greetings of Independence Day to Cyprus and underlined how the longstanding friendship between the two countries continues to advance into a robust partnership.
Indian envoy meets Cyprus' dy Tourism Minister to boost bilateral ties, explore direct flight connectivity
Nicosia, Aug 1: As India and Cyprus continue to strengthen their strategic partnership, Indian High Commissioner Manish met with Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis, in Nicosia to discuss deepening bilateral tourism ties.
India always believed in peaceful coexistence, dialogue: High Commissioner to Cyprus
Nicosia, June 17: India's High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish, on Tuesday emphasised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of world peace and development, rooted in ancient Indian philosophy, citing the geopolitical conflict going on around the region.
Indian High Commission, UN Peace Keeping force in Cyprus join hands for Yoga event, UNFICYP personnel laud initiative
Nicosia, June 17: In a demonstration of yoga's growing global resonance, High Commission of India in Nicosia partnered with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) at an event ahead of the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 under the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.
Before leaving Cyprus, PM Modi took close look at ceasefire line where 'signs of Turkish occupation remain visible'
Nicosia, June 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a guided tour along the ceasefire line in the historic city of Nicosia along with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides.
We look forward to closer people-to-people relations with Cyprus: PM Modi concludes landmark visit with gratitude and top honour
Nicosia, June 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up a significant visit to Cyprus by expressing gratitude to President Nikos Christodoulides for a guided tour of Nicosia, and voiced optimism for stronger people-to-people ties.
India, Cyprus unveil strategic roadmap; strongly condemn Pahalgam terror attack
Nicosia, June 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to Cyprus concluded with the adoption of a Joint Declaration outlining a roadmap for deepened strategic cooperation between the two nations, according to a press release issued by the Prime Minister's Office.
India, Cyprus to deepen cooperation as trusted, indispensable partners; prepare action plan to guide ties for next five years
Nicosia, June 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held wide-ranging discussions on bilateral, regional, and global issues on Monday with the two countries expressing their commitment to deepening cooperation "as trusted and indispensable partners".
Kashmiri silk carpet, silver clutch from Andhra: PM Modi's gifts to Cyprus President, First Lady celebrate Indian craftsmanship
Nicosia, June 16: In a gesture that encapsulates India's rich craftsmanship, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted an exquisite Kashmiri silk carpet to Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and a silver clutch purse from Andhra Pradesh to the First Lady, Philippa Karsera, respectively, during his visit to Cyprus.
Cyprus President, PM Modi view mountains near Nicosia which are under Turkish occupation
Nicosia, June 16: Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday viewed the mountains near Nicosia, which are under Turkish occupation, and engraved on the mountains are words which remind the Cypriots that a large part of their country has been under occupation since 1974.
PM Modi awarded highest civilian honour of Cyprus
Nicosia, June 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III - the highest honour in Cyprus, by President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia on Monday.
Fills us with immense pride: Nitin Gadkari on PM Modi receiving Cyprus' highest civilian honour
New Delhi, June 16: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday gloried in the friendship between India and Cyprus after Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed with the foreign country's highest civilian honour.
Recognition of his visionary leadership: Ravi Shankar Prasad on PM Modi receiving highest civilian honour in Cyprus
New Delhi, June 16: BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he received the highest civilian honour in Cyprus, the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, from President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday.
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides welcomes PM Modi at Presidential Palace
Nicosia, June 16: Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia on Monday. PM Modi was accorded an official welcome at the Presidential Palace.
Cyprus leader touches PM Modi's feet in touching gesture of respect
Nicosia, June 16: In a heartwarming gesture, a Nicosia Municipal Council member touched Prime Minister Narendra Modi's feet as he arrived to tour the historic area along the ceasefire line with the country's President, Nikos Christodoulides on Monday.
PM Modi conferred with Cyprus' highest honour, dedicates it to friendship between two nations
Nicosia, June 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, the highest civilian honour of Cyprus, by President Nikos Christodoulides during their bilateral meeting at the Presidential Palace.
PM Modi holds historic talks with Cyprus Prez, aims to boost bilateral ties
Nicosia, June 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held wide-ranging discussions with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, marking a historic moment as it is the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Mediterranean nation.
'Our govt has focused on tax reforms, decriminalisation of laws, ease of doing business': PM Modi at India-Cyprus CEO Forum
Limassol, June 16: Highlighting India's rapid economic growth and vast potential at the India-Cyprus CEO Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India has become the fifth-largest economy in the world today and is now on the path to becoming the third largest global economy soon.
I doubt Mr. Modi's advisors are even aware of it: Jairam Ramesh recalls India's historic role in Cyprus' independence
New Delhi, June 16: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday highlighted India's pivotal role in supporting Cypriot independence in the 1950s under Jawaharlal Nehru, which he said he doubted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "advisors are even aware of."
India's NSE and Cyprus Stock Exchange sign MoU to boost cross-border investments
Nicosia, June 16: In a significant step towards strengthening economic ties between India and Cyprus, the NSE International Exchange at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, and the Cyprus Stock Exchange signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable dual listings and promote collaboration in financial research and outreach programmes.
PM Modi thanks Indian diaspora in Cyprus, says India will keep working to deepen ties
Limassol: , June 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked the Indian diaspora for welcoming him in Limassol, as he arrived in Cyprus as part of his three-nation tour, adding that India will keep working to deepen ties with the Mediterranean country in the coming times.
PM Modi, President Nikos Christodoulides attend business roundtable event in Cyprus to boost strategic ties
Limassol: , June 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, attended a business roundtable event and interacted with leading CEOs to boost strategic partnership between the two countries in several sectors and also spoke about India's economic growth trajectory in the last one decade.
Cyprus greets India with 'Vande Mataram' over PM Modi's visit to Mediterranean nation
New Delhi, June 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the island nation in more than two decades.