India and Cyprus Unite Against Cross-Border Terrorism
India, Cyprus condemn cross-border terrorism, demand accountability
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Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned terrorism, particularly cross-border terrorism, during a meeting. They called for global cooperation to combat terrorism, emphasizing accountability for recent attacks in India and the need for a comprehensive international approach to tackle terror financing and radicalization.
- 01The leaders condemned the terrorist attacks in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, and near Red Fort, New Delhi, on November 10, 2025.
- 02They called for the finalization of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism within the UN framework.
- 03A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to establish a Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism for enhanced bilateral cooperation.
- 04The leaders highlighted the importance of tackling terrorist financing and radicalization, as well as the exploitation of technology for terrorist purposes.
- 05They reiterated a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and rejected any justification for such acts.
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During a recent meeting, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned terrorism in all forms, particularly cross-border terrorism. They expressed solidarity in India's fight against terrorism, specifically condemning the attacks in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, and near the Red Fort in New Delhi on November 10, 2025. The leaders called for a unified international response to combat terrorism, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach that adheres to international law. They urged the swift adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism within the United Nations framework and stressed the importance of targeting all designated terrorist entities. Additionally, they signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism, aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation through information sharing and capacity building. Both leaders also highlighted the necessity of addressing terror financing and radicalization, while reaffirming their commitment to a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism.
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This collaboration may enhance India's counter-terrorism capabilities and improve security measures, impacting citizens' safety.
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