Overview
- Annita Demetriou led a Cyprus parliamentary delegation that met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 26.
- Murmu said India–Cyprus economic ties have immense potential for expansion and noted deeper cooperation across political, defence, cultural and multilateral arenas.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with the delegation and said Cyprus’ EU Presidency in 2026 can help further strengthen India–EU ties.
- The Vice President’s Office said Demetriou’s meeting with Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan underscored the value of continued parliamentary exchanges to deepen relations.
- In a News18 interview, Demetriou reaffirmed the 2025–2029 action plan and sought broader collaboration in trade, connectivity, shipping, safety and education while praising Prime Minister Modi’s engagement with Cyprus.