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Close Friend and Partner, Says Indian Prime Minister of Cyprus

Published January 27, 2026, 06:06
Close Friend and Partner, Says Indian Prime Minister of Cyprus

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described Cyprus as a “close friend and partner” and expressed his anticipation of welcoming the President of the Republic to India. The statement was made in response to a message from Nikos Christodoulides to Modi on India’s Republic Day. President Christodoulides had mentioned Cyprus’s appreciation for the friendship and shared democratic values with India, as well as his desire to visit the country in May. The exchange of messages underscores the close relationship between the two countries and their mutual commitment to further strengthening their cooperation.