PM Narendra Modi And President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides Bilateral Meeting: The relationship between India and Cyprus has stood the test of time again and again, said PM Narendra Modi after the bilateral meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides.

New Delhi. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed a joint press meet with Cyprus President Nicos Christodoulides in Delhi. PM Modi said, the relationship between India and Cyprus has stood the test of time time and again. The friendship between India and Cyprus is both strong and futuristic. A shared belief in values ​​such as democracy and the rule of law are the cornerstone of our partnership. Today, with the formation of India-Cyprus Strategic Partnership, we are going to give new ambition and new speed to our relations. We respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries. India is and will remain fully committed to these principles.

Modi said, Cyprus is one of the top 10 investors of India. Investments from Cyprus to India have almost doubled in the last decade. Trust has increased between the two countries. Many new possibilities have been created by the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement. Leveraging this, we are aiming to double this investment again in the next five years and to realize this resolve, today we are expanding our trusted relationship into a strategic partnership.

Prime Minister Modi said, President Christodoulides welcomed us very warmly in Cyprus last year. Showing special respect for India, you honored me with the highest honor of Cyprus. We deeply felt your special attachment towards India throughout the tour. Your visit to India today is the next important milestone in our common journey. Modi said, today we also discussed global issues. Ukraine and West Asia We will continue to support an early end to the conflicts and peace efforts. We are also unanimous that reform of global institutions is important and necessary to address growing global challenges.