PM Modi in Cyprus: Why this Turkey rival matters to India

PM Modi in Cyprus: Why this Turkey rival matters to India

As Narendra Modi made the first Indian prime ministerial visit to Cyprus in over two decades, strategic and economic ties between India and the island nation came into sharp focus. From trade, fintech and defence to shared positions on global issues, the visit reaffirmed Cyprus as a crucial partner for India in Europe and the Mediterranean

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides speak during a business forum in Limassol, Cyprus, June 15, 2025. File Image/Reuters