Visit of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to the Republic of Cyprus (May 27-28, 2026)

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to the Republic of Cyprus from 27 - 28 May 2026 at the invitation of European Union (EU) High Representative and Vice President Ms. Kaja Kallas and Foreign Minister of Republic of Cyprus Dr. Constantinos Kombos to attend the informal meeting of EU Ministers for Foreign Affairs (Gymnich), as a special invitee.

2. During the visit, EAM attended the working session of the informal meeting of EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs (Gymnich) on 28 May. Discussions focused on relevant policy issues of shared interest, in particular the geopolitical impact of developments in the West Asia/Middle East and the wider region.

3. On the sidelines of the Gymnich meeting, EAM held structured bilateral meetings with Ms. Kaja Kallas; Dr. Constantinos Kombos; H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; H.E. Mr. Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine; and H.E. Mr. José Manuel Albares Bueno, Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain. These meetings and his interactions with other EU Ministers provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on West Asia, the Ukraine conflict, India-EU cooperation, bilateral relations and wider regional developments.

4. EAM called on H.E. Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, in Nicosia. The discussions reviewed the strong momentum in India-Cyprus relations following the landmark State Visit of President Christodoulides to India from 20 - 23 May 2026, during which the two countries elevated bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership. They also discussed further strengthening cooperation in areas including trade and investment, connectivity, defence and security, technology, innovation and people-to-people ties.

5. EAM's visit reinforced India's deepening engagement with Cyprus, the European Union and key regional partners, and further strengthened the India-EU Strategic Partnership.

New Delhi
May 28, 2026