English Translation of Prime Minister's Press Statement during the Joint Press Statement with the President of the Republic of Cyprus

• PM Modi's 22 May 2026 press statement during the State Visit of Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides (20–23 May 2026), at which India–Cyprus ties were elevated to a Strategic Partnership.
• Significance: First standalone State Visit to India by a Cypriot President in over two decades, anchored in Cyprus's EU Council Presidency (Jan–Jun 2026) and the recently concluded India–EU FTA.
• UPSC relevance: bilateral relations, India-EU engagement, IMEC, IPOI, GIFT City, investment routing through Cyprus, maritime/cyber security.