Modi’s Cyprus and Croatia Visits Ahead of G7 2025
Why in the news
Modi’s stops in two European nations around the G-7 were read as a reaffirmation of traditional foreign policy.
Key facts
- G-7 Summit: Canada, 15-17 June 2025.
- Meeting planned with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides.
- Cyprus takes the EU Council Presidency in H1 2026.
Cyprus
- Signal to Turkiye over its support to Pakistan in Operation Sindoor (May 2025).
- Cyprus backs India on Kashmir, terrorism, UNSC reform, NSG and IAEA roles.
- India backs Cyprus’ reunification under UNSC resolutions and international law.
Croatia
- Indology at the University of Zagreb; ISKCON presence.
- Defence cooperation MoU from Raisina Dialogue 2023.
- Tribute to Tito, a founder of NAM.
IMEC link
| Country | Role |
|---|---|
| Cyprus | Gateway to the Eastern Mediterranean |
| Croatia | Adriatic maritime infrastructure |
Exam angle
- IMEC: announced at the G20 New Delhi 2023.