PM Modi had arrived in Cyprus on Sunday afternoon (local time), marking the first visit by an Indian PM to the island nation in over two decades. He was received by the Cypriot President at Larnaca International Airport. (Pics/PTI)
Updated On: 2025-06-16 04:04 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
Christodoulides welcomed PM Modi to the Presidential Palace in Nicosia earlier today. The Cypriot President and PM Modi introduced each other to the delegates from their respective countries.
PM Modi received a heartfelt welcome from the Indian diaspora in Limassol. Upon his arrival, Modi, along with Christodoulides, interacted with leading CEOs during the business roundtable.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and other officials were also present during the meeting.
Earlier on Monday, PM Modi was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III - the highest merit honour awarded in Cyprus, by President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia.
PM Modi expressed gratitude to President Christodoulides, the government and people of Cyprus for the honour
Narendra Modi expressed confidence that the ties between two nations will touch new heights. He stated, "I am confident that in the time to come, our active partnership will touch new heights."
