Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday on a two-day visit. During this visit, he will hold talks with President Nikos Christodoulides to strengthen bilateral relations. President Christodoulides welcomed Prime Minister Modi at Larnaca International Airport, showing special warmth. PM Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Cyprus in more than two decades.

Landed in Cyprus. My gratitude to the President of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides for the special gesture of welcoming me at the airport. This visit will add significant momentum to India-Cyprus relations, especially in areas like trade, investment and more.@Christodulides pic.twitter.com/szAeUzVCem

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 15, 2025

Before the bilateral talks, PM Modi shared many important things during the India-Cyprus Business Roundtable held in Cyprus, emphasizing India's progress and global contribution. He said that the relations between India and Cyprus are historical and the relations between the two countries will be strengthened through trade and technical cooperation. He said, "Our relationship with Cyprus is very old. India has made unprecedented development in the last 11 years. First, we became the fifth largest economy and now we have rapidly become the fourth largest economy."

Referring to the digital revolution in India, PM Modi said that today 50% of the total digital payments in the world happen in India alone, which shows the technical capability of the country and its reach to the general public. He said, "India today has clear and stable policies, which are attracting investors. We are investing more than $100 billion every year. India's position has also strengthened in the field of innovation." On this occasion, he especially thanked the President of Cyprus and said, "I express my gratitude to the President, who himself came to receive me at the airport. It is an honor for me."

PM Modi in Cyprus as part of the first phase of his three-nation visit

PM Modi has reached Cyprus as part of the first phase of his three-nation visit. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on 'X', "A trusted partnership based on shared values ​​and aspirations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Cyprus. Expressing warmth and reflecting special deep historical relations, President Christodoulides and Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos welcomed the Prime Minister at the airport." He said, "There will be extensive discussions to further strengthen bilateral relations."

Cyprus President welcomes PM Modi.
The Cyprus President welcomed Prime Minister Modi and said that this is a "historic visit" and "a new chapter in a strategic partnership, which has no limits". Christodoulides posted on 'X', "Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes you to Cyprus. Here, at the south-eastern border of the European Union (EU) and the gateway to the Mediterranean Sea. This is a historic visit. A new chapter in strategic partnership, which has no limits. We promise to move forward together, bring change, and prosper more." Indian expatriates raised slogans of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'
On reaching the hotel, Prime Minister Modi was welcomed by Indian expatriates who raised slogans of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'. Sharing pictures of his meeting with Indian expatriates on 'X', PM Modi said, "I thank the Indian community for their affection. In the times to come, India will continue to work to deepen relations with Cyprus." Besides, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Cyprus counterpart Constantinos Kombous at Larnaca International Airport. Jaishankar posted on 'X', "Glad to meet Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombous on his arrival in Larnaca. I am confident that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Cyprus will further strengthen our long-term bilateral relations and India-EU partnership."

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