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PM Modi Begins Strategic Three-Nation Tour Covering Cyprus, Canada, Croatia; G7 Talks, Terror Fight And Trade Ties On Agenda
PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (15 June) embarked on a three-nation tour to the Republic of Cyprus, Canada and Croatia.
PM Modi's first stop is the Republic of Cyprus, where he is visiting at the invitation of President Nikos Christodoulides.
In his departure statement, PM Modi called Cyprus a "close friend" and an "important partner" in the Mediterranean region and the EU.
"The visit provides an opportunity to build upon the historical bonds and expand our ties in the areas of trade, investment, security, technology and promote people-to-people exchanges," he said.
From Cyprus, PM Modi will travel to Kananaskis in Canada to attend the G 7 Summit at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
After concluding his Canada visit, PM Modi will travel to Croatia, where he will meet with President Zoran Milanovic and Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic.
It will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia.
"Both our countries enjoy centuries-old close cultural links. As the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia, it will open new avenues for bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest," PM Modi said.
PM Modi sadi that the three-nation tour is also an opportunity to "thank partner countries for their steadfast support to India in our fight against cross-border terrorism, and to galvanize global understanding on tackling terrorism in all its forms and manifestations".
