Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues his official visit to Cyprus today, receiving formal reception at the Presidential Palace.
He will subsequently hold a private meeting with President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides, who will award him the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III.
Extended talks between delegations from both countries will follow, after which the two leaders will make statements to the media.
Bilateral relations focus
According to Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis, discussions will cover bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen them, primarily in the fields of economy, trade, infrastructure and investment.
The talks will also address EU-India relations, issues concerning the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), the situation in the Middle East and South Asia, and latest developments on the Cyprus problem.
Later, the two leaders will visit Nicosia Town Hall, from where they will tour along the ceasefire line.
Subsequently, the President will host an official lunch in honour of the Indian Prime Minister at the Presidential Palace, after which Modi will depart from Cyprus.
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