Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make a two-day official visit to Cyprus on 15-16 June, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 23 years following an invitation from President Christodoulides.
President Christodoulides will welcome Prime Minister Modi upon arrival at Glafkos Clerides International Airport in Larnaca on 15 June, before proceeding to Limassol for a business roundtable with entrepreneurs from both countries. The two leaders will then attend an informal working dinner.
On Monday, 16 June, the Indian Prime Minister will receive an official reception at the Presidential Palace, followed by a private meeting with President Christodoulides, who will award him the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III.
Bilateral talks and regional issues
According to a press release by the presidency, extended discussions between delegations from both countries will address bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them, particularly in economy, trade, infrastructure and investment sectors. The leaders will also discuss EU-India relations, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), the wars in the Middle East, South Asian developments and latest Cyprus problem developments.
Both leaders will later visit Nicosia Town Hall before touring along the ceasefire line. President Christodoulides will host an official lunch in honour of the Indian Prime Minister at the Presidential Palace, after which Modi will depart Cyprus.
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