Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides arrived in New Delhi on Thursday, following the Mumbai leg of his visit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri were among those present

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, both leaders were expected to have extensive discussions on trade, investment, technology, education, culture, mobility, defence, and security, as well as emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, fintech, innovation, and research

President Nikos Christodoulides began his four-day India visit in Mumbai before arriving in New Delhi for talks with Narendra Modi during his first visit to India as Cyprus President

As part of the official state ceremonies, PM Modi will host a luncheon in honour of the visiting dignitary, and President Droupadi Murmu will receive President Christodoulides and host an official banquet at the Rashtrapati Bhavan

With both nations looking to mark 65 years of diplomatic relations in 2027, officials have described this state visit as a crucial step in building on the growing momentum of the bilateral partnership and strengthening cooperation within the broader India-European Union framework