India regards Cyprus as a close friend and reliable partner, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, expressing his anticipation of welcoming the President of the Republic to India in the coming months.
The message was posted on the social media platform X, in response to a congratulatory post by Nikos Christodoulides marking India’s Republic Day.
Warmest congratulations to my dearest friend @narendramodi and the people of India on #RepublicDay. Cyprus deeply values our enduring friendship, our shared democratic values and our steadily strengthening partnership. Looking forward to visiting India in May, 🇨🇾🇪🇺🇮🇳#PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/nvo5zn9aOM
— NikosChristodoulides (@Christodulides) January 26, 2026
A message of shared values
President Christodoulides had conveyed his warm wishes in English, highlighting the strong ties between the two countries.
“Cyprus deeply values our enduring friendship, our shared democratic values and our steadily strengthening cooperation. I look forward to visiting India in May,” the President wrote.
Prime Minister Modi responded in Greek, thanking the President for his message and underlining the importance of bilateral relations.
Κύριε Πρόεδρε, κύριε Νίκο Χριστοδουλίδη, σας ευχαριστώ για τις θερμές σας ευχές.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2026
Η Κύπρος είναι στενός φίλος και αξιόπιστος συνεργάτης και είμαστε δεσμευμένοι να εμβαθύνουμε την υφιστάμενη συνεργασία μας.
Αναμένω με χαρά να σας καλωσορίσω στην Ινδία.@Christodulides https://t.co/8x7ohLyWq1
“Thank you, President Nikos Christodoulides, for your warm wishes,” the Indian Prime Minister said. “Cyprus is a close friend and trusted partner, and we are committed to deepening our existing cooperation. I look forward to welcoming you to India.”
The exchange reflects the positive momentum in Cyprus–India relations, grounded in shared democratic principles and a growing framework of political and diplomatic cooperation.