House Speaker Annita Demetriou has paid an official visit to India following an invitation by the Indian President of Lok Sabha, Om Birla.
In statements, Demetriou noted that this was the first visit by a House Speaker from Cyprus to India in 30 years, marking the strength of bilateral relations between Cyprus and India.
During her visit this week, Demetriou held separate meetings with Birla, the Vice President of India and President of Rajya Sabha, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, as well as with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
MPs Nicos Tornaritis, Aritos Damianou and Christiana Erotokritou, and High Commissioner of Cyprus in India, Evagoras Vryonides, accompanied the House Speaker.
During the meetings, Demetriou noted that Cyprus and India share parallel historical experiences and pointed out that both countries are committed to rule of law and the respect of the sovereignty of each country. She further referred to the will for deepening bilateral relations in sectors of common interest, such as trade, defence, shipping and connectivity.
The Cypriot MPs reassured the Indian Foreign Minister that Cyprus, an EU member state, is a steadfast partner or India and noted that the enhancement of bilateral relations is a priority of the Cyprus Presidency of the EU Council.
(Source: CNA)
