New delhi: President of the House of Representatives Annita Demetriou pays an official visit to India following an invitation by the Indian President of Lok Sabha, Om Birla. In statements, Demetriou noted that this is the first visit of a House President to India after 30 years, marking the dynamic of bilateral relations between Cyprus and India.
According to Cyprus News Agency, 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, along with the High Commissioner of Cyprus in India, Evagoras Vryonides, accompanied the House President.
During the meetings, Demetriou noted that Cyprus and India share parallel historical experiences and pointed out that both countries are committed to the rule of law and respect for the sovereignty of each nation. She further referred to the intention of 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 of India and noted that the enhancement of bilateral relations is a priority for the Cyprus Presidency of the EU Council.