New Delhi, Nov 26 (LatestNewsX) – On Wednesday the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, welcomed a visiting delegation from Cyprus, led by House of Representatives President Annita Demetriou, to discuss contemporary challenges.
"The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs received the President of the Cyprus House of Representatives, Ms Annita Dmitriou, and her colleagues today for an exchange of views on contemporary issues. We agreed on the complementarities and synergies between our countries and found convergent points of view on current global challenges. Both sides agreed on strengthening economic cooperation, investment and mobility between India and Cyprus. An excellent discussion concluded with an exchange of gifts," Tharoor posted on X after the meeting.
Earlier that day the Cypriot delegation paid a formal visit to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The president conveyed confidence that India‑Cyprus relations will deepen across all sectors.
"A parliamentary delegation from Cyprus, led by Ms Annita Demetriou, President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President said that Constitution Day is an ideal occasion to share our democratic and parliamentary experiences with a good friend and partner like Cyprus. She expressed confidence that India‑Cyprus ties would continue to strengthen across all sectors of cooperation," the President’s Secretariat posted on X.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar also met the Cypriot delegation, expressing optimism that Cyprus’ upcoming European Union Presidency will enhance ties between India and the bloc.
"Delighted to interact with the Parliamentary delegation from Cyprus led by President Cyprus Parliament Annita Demetriou. Had wide‑ranging discussions on our bilateral cooperation, anchored in shared democratic values, respect for territorial integrity and a firm opposition to terrorism and radicalisation. Confident that Cyprus’ upcoming EU Presidency will help further strengthen India‑EU ties," Jaishankar posted on X.
The delegation, under Demetriou’s chair, also met Vice‑President C P Radhakrishnan. The discussion focused on the bilateral relationship and the importance of continued parliamentary exchanges.
In a statement on X, the Vice‑President’s Office noted, "Hon’ble Vice President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan held a meeting with a Parliamentary Delegation from Cyprus led by H.E. Ms. Annita Demetriou, President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus, today at Parliament House, New Delhi. Discussions highlighted the long‑standing bilateral relationship between India and Cyprus and the importance of continued parliamentary exchanges to further deepen ties between the two nations," it added.
On 30 October, EAM Jaishankar and his Cypriot counterpart Constantinos Kombos reviewed the India‑Cyprus Joint Action Plan 2025‑2029 in New Delhi. They examined the global geopolitical landscape, regional developments and cooperation in multilateral forums.
"Delighted to welcome FM Constantinos Kombos of Cyprus today in New Delhi. We reviewed the India‑Cyprus Joint Action Plan 2025‑2029, agreed to by leaders during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Cyprus in June 2025. Our discussions also covered the global geopolitical situation, developments in our respective regions and our cooperation in multilateral fora. As Cyprus takes over the European Union Presidency in 2026, we are confident that India‑EU ties will further strengthen," Jaishankar posted on X.
The Action Plan serves as a roadmap for implementing the Joint Declaration adopted during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Cyprus earlier this year, outlining short‑, medium‑ and long‑term objectives across key areas such as defense, trade, business, and innovation and technology sectors.
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