Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides arrived in India on May 20, 2025, for a four-day state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This marks Christodoulides' first visit to India in his current role, accompanied by a high-level delegation including key ministers and business leaders. The visit underscores the strengthening of bilateral ties following Modi's historic trip to Cyprus in June 2025. During his stay, discussions will focus on enhancing cooperation across various sectors such as trade, investment, technology, education, and security. The strategic significance of this visit is amplified by Cyprus's current presidency of the Council of the European Union. President Christodoulides received a ceremonial welcome in Mumbai and will engage in a business forum aimed at boosting economic relations. The visit is seen as a pivotal step in advancing India-Cyprus relations, which will celebrate 65 years of diplomatic ties in 2027.