‘Not the era of war’: PM Modi announced amidst the tension of West Asia; Growing relationships with highlights Cyprus | Bharat News
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that both India and Cyprus expressed concern over the ongoing struggles in West Asia, reiterating their attitude that “this is not the era of war”.PM Modi said that he and the President of Cyprus, Nicos Christodaulids also agreed that “the Indo-Madhya Pradesh East-European Economic Corridor would pave the way for peace and prosperity in the region”.The Prime Minister said that the increase of connectivity with the Mediterranean area was also discussed. “We both expressed concern over the ongoing struggles in West Asia and Europe. Their negative impact is not limited to those areas alone. Both of us believe that this is not an era of war. The restoration of dialogue, resolution, and stability is the call of humanity. We also discussed increasing the connectivity with the Mediterranean region, “PM Modi said in an address after Cyprus was honored with the highest honor of Cyprus.He further said: “We agree that the Indo-Madhya Pradesh East-European Economic Corridor will pave the way for peace and prosperity in the region. Mr. President, I expand you a heartfelt invitation to visit India”. The PM also announced that a real -time information exchange mechanism would be developed between India and Cyprus agencies to prevent terrorism, drugs and weapons smuggling. He said, “We are grateful to the continuous support of Cyprus in India’s fight against cross-border terrorism. To prevent terrorism, drugs and weapons smuggling, a mechanism will be developed for real-time information exchange among our agencies,” he said.Eylir, PM Modi was awarded the Grand Cross of The Order of Makros III by Cyprus during his visit, which comes amidst stressful relations between Türkiye and India.Accepting the honor, PM Modi said that the highest honor honored by Cyprus to him was not just a personal recognition, but an honor for India and a will for unwavering friendship between Nicosia and New Delhi.“This honor has been given to me, it is not just mine, but an honor for my country. This is a seal of unbreakable friendship between Cyprus and India, “PM Modi said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Grand Cross of Makaros III’s order.
What is the grand cross of Makarios III’s order?The Grand Cross of Makros III is the highest honor honored by the Republic of Cyprus. In the name of Archbishop Makaros III, the first chairman of Cyprus and the country’s struggle for freedom, this order recognizes a large -scale outstanding contribution to Cyprus or humanity. It is usually given to the heads of the state, high-ranked officers and prestigious persons who have greatly advanced the interests of Cyprus or exhibited extraordinary service in political, diplomatic or human areas.The insignia of the Grand Cross is particularly elegant, with a star and a sash in the colors associated with Cyprus. This not only reflects reputation, but also shows deep historical and cultural significance associated with the leadership and heritage of Makarios III.Go after two decadesPM Modi’s Cyprus Visit indicates a renewed focus on strengthening bilateral relations and strategic partnership for Cyprus in the first two decades by an Indian Prime Minister.Despite the historical relations between the two countries, the visit of Indian Prime Ministers has been rare. There have been only two trips to Cyprus in the last 40 years by Indira Gandhi in 1982 and Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the last 40 years.The PM said, “This is an Indian Prime Minister’s visit for Cyprus after a gap of over two decades. And it is an opportunity to write a new chapter in mutual relations.”
