In a ceremony organised at the Defence Ministry in Nicosia, Indian High Commissioner to Cyprus Mr Manish handed over the BHISHM Cube on behalf of the Indian Government to Lieutenant General Emmanouel Theodorou, Chief of the National Guard.
Developed under India's “Aarogya Maitri” (Health Partnership) initiative, the BHISHM Cube is a Made-in-India modular medical trauma kit designed for rapid deployment during emergencies, including earthquakes, floods, cyclones, landslides and conflict situations. Built to provide critical care during the "golden hour," it can support treatment for up to 300 patients and includes portable diagnostic equipment, emergency medical supplies and surgical support, RFID-based inventory management and digital integration via the BHISHM App.
A press release issued by the Indian High Commission noted: “The presentation is a concrete expression of India's friendship with Cyprus and its commitment to humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, emergency medical response and crisis preparedness. It also reflects the deepening bilateral cooperation in defence, security, resilience and technology.”
The High Commission further noted that the ceremony comes on the back of a series of landmark diplomatic milestones. During President Nikos Christodoulides' state visit to India from 20-23 May 2026, the two countries elevated their ties to a Strategic Partnership, a historic step building on the momentum of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Cyprus in June 2025, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over two decades.
Speaking at the ceremony, High Commissioner Manish described the presentation as a manifestation of India's civilisational ethos of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” - the world is one family. He noted that India's approach to global partnership goes beyond strategic cooperation, reflecting a readiness to share capabilities that protect lives and strengthen humanitarian preparedness worldwide.
He further highlighted the BHISHM Cube as an embodiment of India's advances in healthcare innovation, technology-enabled medical logistics and defence-linked emergency response, and expressed pride in sharing this capability with Cyprus, which he described as a valued friend and strategic partner.
