Cyprus Supports India in Its Fight Against Terrorism: PM

Modi also thanks Cyprus for reiterating its support for India's permanent membership of UNSC

- NIKHIL VYAS

Even as India and Cyprus shared concern over the ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Europe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked the Mediterranean nation for strongly condemning the Pahalgam terror attack and expressing solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism.

Modi also thanked Cyprus for reiterating its support for India's permanent membership of a reformed UNSC as he held wide-ranging talks with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia.

The two leaders discussed a range of issues, including bilateral matters as well as global developments, including the conflicts in West Asia and Europe.

Addressing a joint press briefing with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia after the two leaders held bilateral talks, Modi said India and Cyprus have expressed shared concerns over the ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Europe and both the countries believe that "this is not an era of war".

This statement holds significance amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel and Russia-Ukraine.

"We expressed worry over the ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Europe. We believe this is not an era of war," PM Modi said.

Later, after concluding his two-day visit to Cyprus, PM Modi left for Canada where he will be attending the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, on Tuesday.