PM Modi’s G7 Trip Includes Cyprus Stop Amidst India-Turkey Tensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming travel plans include stops in Cyprus and Croatia before and after the G7 summit in Canada. The visit to Cyprus is of diplomatic importance, especially considering the current tensions between India and Turkey. These tensions stem from Turkey’s support for Pakistan during India’s Operation Sindoor. The visit to Croatia is also noteworthy as it will be the first by an Indian Prime Minister since the country’s establishment in 1991. Cyprus is set to hold the rotating presidency of the EU Council in 2026, which underscores the significance of the visit. The relationship between Cyprus and Turkey is strained by long-standing ethnic and territorial disputes. Cyprus has also supported India on issues of cross-border terrorism. This visit offers a chance for India to engage with EU discussions.