Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, today held wide-ranging discussions in New Delhi, which were focused on enhancing cooperation in trade and investment, defence, maritime security, financial connectivity, technology and innovation, mobility, education, culture, and India-EU engagement.

Briefing the media after the talks, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, said they also exchanged perspectives on regional and global issues of concern. He said that this visit is especially important as it is taking place during Cyprus’s presidency of the Council of the European Union. He said that Cyprus has announced the opening of a trade office in Mumbai. Mr George said Mr Christodoulides also attended an event announcing the shooting of an Indian Bollywood film in Cyprus. He said that the President of Cyprus paid homage to the victims of terrorism at the memorial site of the 26/11 terrorist attacks at the Taj Palace Hotel in Mumbai. Mr George said Cyprus has consistently supported India in the fight against cross-border terrorism. He informed that UPI will be operational in Cyprus from next year.