NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday mentioned that each India and Cyprus have expressed concern over the continuing conflicts in West Asia, reiterating his stand that “this is not an era of war”.PM Modi mentioned he and president of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, additionally agreed that “the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor will pave the way for peace and prosperity in the region”.The Prime Minister said that discussions additionally befell relating to the enhancement of connectivity with the Mediterranean area. “We both expressed concern over the ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Europe. Their negative impact is not confined to those regions alone. We both believe that this is not an era of war. Dialogue, resolution, and the restoration of stability are the call of humanity. We also discussed enhancing connectivity with the Mediterranean region,” PM Modi mentioned in an handle after he was conferred with Cyprus’s highest honour.He additional mentioned: “We agree that the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor will pave the way for peace and prosperity in the region. Mr. President, I extend a heartfelt invitation to you to visit India”. The PM additionally declared {that a} real-time data alternate mechanism will probably be developed between the companies of India and Cyprus to stop terrorism, medication and arms smuggling. “We are grateful for Cyprus’s continued support in India’s fight against cross-border terrorism. To prevent terrorism, drugs and arms smuggling, a mechanism for real-time information exchange will be developed between our agencies,” he mentioned.Earelir, PM Modi was honoured with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III by Cyprus throughout his go to, which comes amid strained ties between Turkey and India.Acknowledging the honour, PM Modi mentioned that the best honour conferred upon him by Cyprus was not only a private recognition, however an honour for India and a testomony to the unbreakable friendship between Nicosia and New Delhi.“This honour conferred upon me is not just mine but an honour for my country. This is a stamp of unbreakable friendship between Cyprus and India,” mentioned PM Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III.
What’s Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III ?The Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III is the best honour awarded by the Republic of Cyprus. Named after Archbishop Makarios III, the primary president of Cyprus and a key determine within the nation’s wrestle for independence, the order recognises excellent contributions to Cyprus or humanity at massive. It is often awarded to heads of state, high-ranking officers, and distinguished people who’ve considerably superior the pursuits of Cyprus or demonstrated distinctive service in political, diplomatic, or humanitarian fields.The insignia of the Grand Cross is notably elegant, that includes a star and a sash within the colors related with Cyprus. It displays not solely status but additionally the deep historic and cultural significance connected to Makarios III’s management and legacy.Visit after 20 yearsPM Modi’s Cyprus go to marks the primary by an Indian Prime Minister to Cyprus in additional than 20 years, signaling a renewed deal with strengthening bilateral ties and strategic partnership.Despite historic ties between the 2 nations, visits by Indian Prime Ministers have been uncommon. Only two such visits to Cyprus have taken place previously 40 years, by Indira Gandhi in 1982 and Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2002.“This is the visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Cyprus after a gap of more than two decades. And this is an opportunity to write a new chapter in mutual relations,” the PM mentioned.
