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PM Modi, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides Hold Bilateral Meeting
The two sides set up a joint task force to expand cooperation in infrastructure, shipping and other sectors, and aim to double investment in five years.
On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met in New Delhi, officially elevating bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership during wide-ranging talks.
The four-day State Visit began Wednesday in Mumbai and builds on Modi's landmark 2025 trip to Cyprus, marking a crucial step toward celebrating 65 years of diplomatic relations in 2027.
Leaders established a joint task force to facilitate deeper cooperation in infrastructure and shipping, with both nations targeting to double bilateral investment within the next five years.
Addressing the media at Hyderabad House, President Christodoulides backed the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor as a "visionary initiative," positioning Cyprus as a "trusted, stable, reliable bridge" between New Delhi and Brussels.
Both nations discussed global challenges including Ukraine and West Asia, with Modi stating they are "unanimous on the view that reform of global institutions is urgent and important for resolving the growing global challenges.
Christodoulides met with the Prime Minister of India and they reached a 56-point Joint Declaration, 11 deliverables, five Memoranda of Understanding and a Technical Arrangement focusing on diplomacy.