India Shines as a Global Powerhouse: Cyprus Foreign Minister Highlights Growing Influence

Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos has described India as a "global powerhouse" and a "mega trend," reaffirming India's rising stature on the world stage during his three-day visit to New Delhi. This visit follows closely after Prime Minister Modi's historic trip to Cyprus in June 2025, which marked a milestone in India-Cyprus relations with the signing of a Joint Declaration for strategic cooperation.

Key highlights of the news include:

• Recognition of India’s significant global influence in economic, technological, and diplomatic realms, positioning it as a pivotal player in regional and global affairs.
• The visit to India by the Cypriot Foreign Minister includes high-level meetings, notably with India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, plus a lecture at Sapru House aimed at fostering deeper mutual understanding.
• The Joint Declaration signed earlier this year during PM Modi’s visit emphasized shared democratic values, multilateralism, respect for international law, and sustainable development as core pillars of the India-Cyprus partnership.
• Both nations expressed commitment to enhancing cooperation as trusted partners contributing to regional peace, prosperity, and stability.

 A concrete focus of the partnership involves advancing the EU-India Free Trade Agreement, with Cyprus, ahead of its EU Council Presidency in early 2026, pledging active support to conclude the treaty by the end of 2025.
The collaboration aims to strengthen the broader EU-India relationship, highlighting economic and strategic potential.
The visit also reiterates the shared vision for global peace and stability rooted in a rules-based international order as prescribed by the UN Charter.

This diplomatic engagement signifies a forward-looking partnership grounded in mutual trust and broad-ranging cooperation across political, economic, and strategic fronts. The ongoing dialogue illustrates India's increasing prominence on the world map and Cyprus’s role as a valuable partner within the European Union framework.

Sources: ANI News, The Tribune, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), News on Air