Cyprus’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, Constantinos Kombos, begins an official visit to India on Wednesday at the invitation of Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
According to a press release by the Cypriot Foreign Ministry, the visit aims to further strengthen bilateral ties between Cyprus and India, with a focus on enhancing cooperation at the political, economic, and regional levels.
The Foreign Ministry notes that discussions will focus on deepening bilateral relations as well as on EU-India affairs, in light of Cyprus’ upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
On Thursday, October 30, Kombos will hold a private meeting with his Indian counterpart, followed by expanded consultations between delegations from both foreign ministries.
The Cypriot minister will conclude his official program with a keynote address at the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), where he will outline prospects for a strategic partnership between Cyprus and India and highlight Cyprus’ role as a pillar of stability and cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean and the European Union.