Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, attended a business roundtable event on Sunday. Upon his visit to the country, President Christodoulides called PM Modi's visit historic and "a new chapter in a strategic partnership that knows no limits."

while sharing the events that PM Modi will attend, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "Our ties with Cyprus are historic, warm, and enduring. Today, on arrival at the airport, he was received by the President of Cyprus. This is reflective of how strong our ties are. This was a special gesture from the Cyprus side."

He said the business roundtable would discuss ideas for strengthening the India-Cyprus business partnership. Notably, MEA Spokesperson Jaiswal said that the business partnership would explore newer areas of engagement such as "data, innovation, digital payments, shipbuilding, ports".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received a heartfelt welcome from the Indian diaspora in Limassol, as he arrived in Cyprus as part of his three-nation tour.

PM Modi was seen being greeted by the diaspora with bouquets as he arrived at his hotel and the Prime Minister also engaged with the diaspora, exchanging greetings and acknowledging their support.

In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi thanked the Indian community for their affection. He wrote, "I thank the Indian community for the affection. India will keep working to deepen ties with Cyprus in the times to come."

He also shared the highlights of the day in a post on X.

The President of Cyprus too extended a warm welcome to PM Modi. Calling it a "historic visit", he said that the visit would see a new chapter in the India-Cyprus partnership.

"Welcome to Cyprus Prime Minister @narendramodi! Here, at the EU's southeastern frontier and gateway of the Mediteranean. A historic visit, A new chapter in a strategic partnership that knows no limits. We make a promise to advance, transform, prosper more. Together Cyprus-India-EU"