Indian defence delegation visits Cyprus and Greece to strengthen strategic ties

India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh is conducting a diplomatic mission to Cyprus and Greece from October 12 to 15, 2026. During his visit to Nicosia on October 12 and 13, Singh held high-level discussions with Cypriot officials, including the political director of the Foreign Ministry, Thesalia Salina Siambou. The talks centered on maritime security, defence industrial cooperation, and the practical implementation of the Defence Cooperation Roadmap for 2026–2031, which was established following President Nikos Christodoulides’ visit to India in May 2026.

A key component of the visit involved meetings with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Cyprus Defence and Space Industry Cluster (CyDSIC) to explore collaboration in space and dual-use technologies. These discussions aim to translate political commitments made between President Christodoulides and Prime Minister Narendra Modi into concrete industrial partnerships. Following his stay in Cyprus, Singh is scheduled to travel to Greece to meet with senior defence and military officials to continue strengthening India's strategic partnerships in the Eastern Mediterranean region.