Your Excellency, Honourable President,
Distinguished delegates from both nations,
Friends from the media,
Namaskar!
Kalimera!
At the very outset, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Honourable President for the warm welcome and gracious hospitality. Since the moment I set foot on the soil of Cyprus yesterday, the warmth and affection shown by the President and the people of this country have truly touched my heart.
A short while ago, I was conferred with a prestigious honour by Cyprus. This accolade is not mine alone — it is a tribute to the 140 crore Indians. It symbolises the enduring friendship between India and Cyprus. I express my sincere thanks, once again, for this honour.
Friends,
We attach great importance to our relations with Cyprus. Our shared commitment to values such as democracy and the rule of law forms the strong foundation of our partnership. The friendship between India and Cyprus is not one that has emerged out of circumstances, nor is it confined by borders.
It has withstood the test of time, again and again. In every era, we have upheld the spirit of cooperation, respect and mutual support. We honour each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Friends,
This visit marks the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Cyprus in over two decades. It presents a golden opportunity to script a new chapter in our bilateral relations. Today, the Honourable President and I held extensive discussions on all aspects of our partnership.
There are many similarities between Cyprus’s “Vision 2035” and our vision of a “Viksit Bharat 2047”. Therefore, we shall work together to shape our shared future. To provide strategic direction to our partnership, we will develop a concrete roadmap for the next five years.
To further strengthen our defence and security cooperation, the bilateral Defence Cooperation Programme will focus on defence industry collaboration. Separate dialogues will be initiated on cyber and maritime security.
We are deeply grateful to Cyprus for its consistent support of Bharat's fight against cross-border terrorism. To combat terrorism, drug trafficking and arms smuggling, a mechanism will be established for real-time information exchange between our respective agencies. We both agree that there is immense potential in enhancing bilateral trade and investment.
Yesterday, during my interaction with the Honourable President, I sensed great enthusiasm and synergy within the business community regarding our economic ties. We are working towards concluding a mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement by the end of the year.
This year, the “India-Cyprus-Greece Business and Investment Council” has also been launched. Such initiatives will boost bilateral trade and investment between our countries.
We also held detailed discussions on expanding cooperation in areas such as technology, innovation, health, agriculture, renewable energy, and climate justice. We are encouraged by the growing popularity of yoga and Ayurveda in Cyprus.
Cyprus is a preferred destination for Indian tourists as well. We shall work towards establishing direct air connectivity to facilitate their travel. We have resolved to expedite the finalisation of a Mobility Agreement.
Friends,
Within the European Union, Cyprus is our trusted partner. We extend our best wishes for Cyprus’s upcoming Presidency of the European Union next year. We are confident that, under your leadership, India-EU relations will reach new heights.
Both nations share common views on the need to reform the United Nations to make it more representative. We are grateful to Cyprus for its support of Bharat's bid for permanent membership in the UN Security Council.
We have expressed concern over ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Europe. The adverse impact of these conflicts is not limited to their respective regions alone. We both agree that this is not an era of war.
Dialogue and the restoration of stability are the calls of humanity. We also discussed enhancing connectivity with the Mediterranean region. We concur that the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor will pave the way for peace and prosperity in the region.
Honourable President,
I extend a cordial invitation to you to visit Bharat. I look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you to Bharat at the earliest.
Once again, I sincerely thank you for the exceptional hospitality and honour.
कल, जब से मैंने साइप्रस की धरती पर कदम रखा है, राष्ट्रपति जी और यहाँ के लोगों ने जो अपनापन और स्नेह दिखाया, वह सीधे दिल को छू गया: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 16, 2025
मुझे साइप्रस के इतने बड़े सम्मान से अलंकृत किया गया।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 16, 2025
यह सम्मान केवल मेरा नहीं, 140 करोड़ भारतीयों का सम्मान है।
यह भारत और साइप्रस की अटूट मित्रता की मोहर है।
इसके लिए मैं एक बार फिर आभार व्यक्त करता हूँ: PM @narendramodi
दो दशक से भी लंबे अंतराल के बाद किसी भारतीय प्रधानमंत्री की साइप्रस यात्रा हो रही है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 16, 2025
और ये आपसी संबंधों में एक नया अध्याय लिखने का अवसर है: PM @narendramodi
अपनी साझेदारी को स्ट्रेटेजिक दिशा देनेके लिए हम अगले पाँच वर्षों के लिए एक ठोस रोडमैप बनायेंगे।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 16, 2025
रक्षा और सुरक्षा सहयोग को और मजबूती देने के लिए द्विपक्षीय Defence Cooperation प्रोग्राम के तहत रक्षा उद्योग पर बल दिया जायेगा।
साइबर और मैरीटाइम सिक्योरिटी पर अलग से dialogue शुरू…
क्रॉस-बॉर्डर टेररिज्म के विरुद्ध भारत की लड़ाई में साइप्रस के सतत समर्थन के हम आभारी हैं।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 16, 2025
आतंकवाद, drugs और arms की तस्करी की रोकथाम के लिए, हमारी एजेंसीज के बीच real time information exchange का मैकेनिज्म तैयार किया जायेगा: PM @narendramodi
UN को समकालीन बनाने के लिए जरूरी reforms को लेकर हमारे विचारों में समानता है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 16, 2025
साइप्रस द्वारा सिक्योरिटी council में भारत की स्थायी सदस्यता का समर्थन करने के लिए हम आभारी हैं: PM @narendramodi
मेडिटरेनीयन क्षेत्र के साथ connectivity बढ़ाने पर भी हमने बात की।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 16, 2025
हम सहमत हैं कि India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor से क्षेत्र में शांति और समृद्धि का मार्ग प्रशस्त होगा: PM @narendramodi
