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PM Modi arrives in Cyprus, welcomed by President Christodoulides at airport in special gesture

PM Modi arrives in Cyprus, welcomed by President Christodoulides at airport in special gesture

Nicosia/New Delhi, June 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday and was welcomed at the airport by President Nikos Christodoulides in a special gesture.
In a post on X, the PM said that his visit will add significant momentum to the bilateral relations, especially in areas like trade, investment and more.
“Landed in Cyprus. My gratitude to the President of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides for the special gesture of welcoming me at the airport. This visit will add significant momentum to India-Cyprus relations, especially in areas like trade, investment and more.”
The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X:
“India and Cyprus - A trusted partnership underpinned by shared values & aspirations.
“PM @narendramodi has landed in Cyprus. As a special gesture, reflecting deep rooted historic ties, President @Christodulides and FM @ckombos received PM on arrival at the airport.
“Extensive discussions to further deepen bilateral ties lie ahead.”
Prime Minister Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday afternoon on a two-day official visit to the island.
He was welcomed at Larnaca airport by President Christodoulides and Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, with a short meeting held upon his arrival at the airport’s old terminal.
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