What happened
On October 30, 2025 External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos in New Delhi, to review progress under the India–Cyprus Joint Action Plan 2025–2029. The talks focused on strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, technology, and culture, while also discussing regional and global developments. Both leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to multilateralism and a rules-based international order. Jaishankar described India and Cyprus as “trusted friends and reliable partners,” emphasizing the enduring strength of their relationship.
Why it matters to India
The visit reflects the growing strategic convergence between India and Cyprus, especially as Cyprus prepares to assume the EU Presidency in 2026. Both sides pledged to deepen EU–India cooperation and accelerate progress toward concluding the EU–India Free Trade Agreement by the end of 2025. India also expressed appreciation for Cyprus’s consistent support on key issues, including counterterrorism, UN Security Council reform, and India’s membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group. The meeting reaffirmed India’s backing for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Cyprus and underscored a forward-looking partnership built on shared democratic values,