PM Modi Kicks Off 3-Nation Tour With Historic Cyprus Visit Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set off on a three-nation diplomatic tour, his first overseas visit following Operation Sindoor.

The trip begins on 15 June in Cyprus and includes participation in the G7 Summit in Canada, before concluding with an official visit to Croatia on 18 June.

PM Modi’s visit to Cyprus is the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over two decades.

He will meet President Nikos Christodoulides and engage with business leaders in Limassol.

The visit will deepen cooperation in trade, investment, technology, tourism, and defence.

India’s High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish, described the visit as ‘historic’ and said it marks a turning point in bilateral ties, especially with Cyprus preparing to assume the presidency of the European Union Council in 2026.

Cyprus has expressed strong support for India on issues of terrorism, having condemned the Pahalgam attack and pledged to raise cross-border terrorism concerns in EU forums.

This alignment further strengthens the strategic value of PM Modi’s visit.

Strengthening Indo-European ties

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the tour will span from 15 to 19 June.

“The visit will reaffirm the shared commitment to deepen bilateral ties and enhance India’s engagement with the Mediterranean and the EU,” the MEA said.

G7 Summit participation in Canada

In the second leg of the journey, PM Modi will travel to Kananaskis, Canada, on 16 June to participate in the G7 Summit.

This marks his sixth consecutive attendance at the global summit.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney personally invited Prime Minister Modi to attend.

PM Modi is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with his Canadian counterpart, while he is also expected to engage with other world leaders, including US President Donald Trump.

At the summit, PM Modi will discuss critical global issues such as energy security, technological innovation, and the emerging nexus between AI and energy.

India’s growing voice in global governance will feature prominently in these discussions.

Landmark visit to Croatia

The final leg of the tour will take PM Modi to Croatia on 18 June, making him the first Indian Prime Minister to officially visit the country.

The trip signifies India’s intent to broaden engagement with Central and Eastern European nations.

The government emphasised that the visit will serve to ‘underscore India’s commitment to further strengthening its partnership with European Union members’, particularly in areas such as economic cooperation, regional stability, and innovation.

The timing of the tour is especially notable amid ongoing tensions between India and Turkey.

Turkey’s support to Pakistan and its recognition of Northern Cyprus remain contentious, and PM Modi’s visit is seen as a clear signal of India’s alignment with Cyprus and broader EU interests.

Through this tour, PM Modi aims to bolster India’s diplomatic footprint, promote strategic alliances, and position India as a key contributor to global solutions.

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