Archive · 25 Nov 2025
India and Cyprus Strengthen Bilateral Ties
India and Cyprus had important meetings to talk about how they can work together better.
They discussed things like education, health, tourism, and culture.
India's High Commissioner met with a school in Cyprus to plan for an event and future projects.
In New Delhi, the Vice President of India met with a group from Cyprus's government to talk about their friendship and how to make it stronger.
They also talked about big world events and how they can help each other in international groups.
Earlier, India's Prime Minister visited Cyprus, which was a big deal because it was the first time in over 20 years.
They signed some agreements and the Cyprus President gave the Prime Minister a special award.
There are some tensions with Turkey, but India and Cyprus are focusing on their good relationship.
India's High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish, met with Tonia Galati to discuss collaboration in education, health, tourism, and cultural promotion.
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan met with a Cypriot parliamentary delegation led by Annita Demetriou to strengthen bilateral ties.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Cypriot counterpart reviewed the India-Cyprus Joint Action Plan 2025-2029.
PM Modi's visit to Cyprus in June 2024 was significant, with several agreements signed and an honor conferred upon him.
Tensions with Turkey over the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and gas exploration rights in the Eastern Mediterranean were noted.
- Who
- India's High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish; Tonia Galati, Head of Business Development and Innovation at The Grammar School; Vice President C P Radhakrishnan; Annita Demetriou, President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus; External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar; Constantinos Kombos, Cyprus counterpart
- What
- Discussions on strengthening bilateral ties, participation in the Grammar School Christmas Bazaar, review of the India-Cyprus Joint Action Plan 2025-2029, PM Modi's visit to Cyprus
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned), October 30, 2023, June 2024
- Where
- Nicosia, New Delhi
- Why
- To strengthen engagement and cooperation between India and Cyprus in various sectors, including education, health, tourism, and cultural promotion
- Meeting Participants
- Manish (India's High Commissioner to Cyprus), Tonia Galati (Head of Business Development and Innovation at The Grammar School), Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Annita Demetriou (President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Constantinos Kombos (Cyprus counterpart)
- Discussion Topics
- Innovation and technology in education, health-related awareness initiatives, tourism and cultural promotion, wellness-focused programmes, global geopolitical situation, developments in respective regions, cooperation in multilateral fora
- Joint Action Plan
- India-Cyprus Joint Action Plan 2025-2029
- PM Modi's Visit
- June 2024, first by an Indian Prime Minister in over two decades
- Honor Conferred
- Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III
- Cyprus EU Presidency
- 2026
- Tensions Involving Turkey
- Turkey's recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, differences over gas exploration rights in the Eastern Mediterranean