India and Cyprus revealed intend on Monday to broaden their defense cooperation, consisting of joint marine operations and efforts to counter terrorism, throughout Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state check out to Nicosia– the very first by an Indian leader in over twenty years.
Following a conference with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, Modi stated the 2 nations had actually consented to expand cooperation in maritime security and cybersecurity, though specifics were not revealed. A joint statement released after the talks verified prepare for increased marine engagements, such as Indian ships checking out Cypriot ports more often and joint training and search-and-rescue workouts.
Modi likewise indicated Cyprus’s tactical position in the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Passage (IMEC), a prepared trade and facilities network that would connect South Asia with Europe through the Middle East. He explained the passage as a “prospective motorist of peace and success.”
Christodoulides described Cyprus as India’s “entrance into Europe” and declared his nation’s support of the IMEC effort. He likewise vowed to promote more powerful ties in between India and the European Union throughout Cyprus’s upcoming EU presidency in 2026. Among his stated objectives is to press forward settlements on a long-delayed open market arrangement in between India and the EU.
The leaders likewise dedicated to establishing a system for sharing intelligence and info as part of their joint method to combating terrorism.
Modi’s see shows India’s growing interest in broadening its impact throughout the Mediterranean and reinforcing its collaborations with EU member states.