A Parliamentary delegation led by President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus Annita Demetriou today called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. During the meeting, President Murmu underlined that India values its partnership with Cyprus, which is based on a shared strategic vision and mutual respect. The President noted that in recent years, political contacts, economic cooperation, defence partnership, and cultural ties between India and Cyprus have deepened. She said that India-Cyprus economic ties have immense potential for expansion.

The President also appreciated the close cooperation between the two countries in multilateral fora, including the United Nations, European Union and the Commonwealth framework.The President expressed hope that during this visit, the parliamentary delegation of Cyprus will gain knowledge about India’s democracy and parliamentary functioning. She expressed confidence that such a parliamentary exchange will further strengthen the friendly relations between India and Cyprus.