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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides in New Delhi on Friday, focusing on strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity and regional issues.
President Christodoulides arrived in the national capital on Thursday after his Mumbai visit and received a ceremonial Guard of Honour from Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the visit reflects growing momentum in India–Cyprus relations and builds on Prime Minister Modi’s earlier visit to Cyprus in June 2025.
In a post on X, the MEA welcomed the visiting President and highlighted the shared commitment to strengthening the partnership.
The visit is seen as an important step in deepening diplomatic and economic cooperation between the two countries.
A warm welcome to President @Christodulides of the Republic of Cyprus as he arrives in New Delhi following the Mumbai leg of his visit. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour and was warmly received by Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Ajay… pic.twitter.com/XPh8EdUNwi
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) May 21, 2026
During his stay in New Delhi, President Christodoulides will call on President Droupadi Murmu, who will also host an official banquet in his honour.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is also likely to meet him ahead of the Prime Minister’s talks at Hyderabad House.
The Cypriot President has described his State Visit to India as ‘very important’, stating that it represents a key milestone in enhancing the already strong bilateral relationship. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising senior Ministers and business leaders, aimed at exploring new avenues of cooperation.
Prior to his arrival in the capital, the President also visited Mumbai, where he participated in engagements at the National Stock Exchange alongside senior officials, reflecting growing financial and economic linkages between India and Cyprus.
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