PM Modi embarks on visit to Cyprus, Canada to attend G7, and Croatia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today embarked on a three-nation tour that will take him to Canada where he will attend the G7 Summit, to Cyprus and Croatia.

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In a departure statement, the PM said that on June 15-16, he will visit the Republic of Cyprus at the invitation of President Nikos Christodoulides.

"Cyprus is a close friend and an important partner in the Mediterranean region and the EU."

He said the visit would provide an opportunity to build upon the historical bonds and expand the bilateral ties in the areas of trade, investment, security, technology and promote people-to-people exchanges.

"From Cyprus, I will travel to Kananaskis, Canada to attend the G 7 Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister H.E. Mark Carney.

"The Summit will provide space for exchange of views on pressing global issues and the priorities of the Global South. I also look forward to engaging with leaders from partner countries."