Context:
India and Cyprus have elevated their bilateral ties to a strategic partnership and signed a pact for defence cooperation. The move is significant as Cyprus is an important EU member in the eastern Mediterranean and may act as a bridge for India’s engagement with Europe and the IMEEC corridor.
- Cyprus is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, located near Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Israel.
- It is a member of the European Union, making it diplomatically important for India’s outreach to Europe.
- India and Cyprus support each other on issues of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Cyprus has traditionally supported India’s position on Jammu and Kashmir, while India supports Cyprus on its territorial concerns.
- Cyprus remains divided between the internationally recognised Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish-controlled northern part.
- The new cooperation includes defence, cybersecurity, maritime domain awareness and emerging technologies.
- Cyprus can become an entry point for Indian companies into the EU market.
- The partnership is also linked to the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC).
- IMEEC aims to improve connectivity between India, West Asia and Europe through rail, shipping, energy and digital corridors.
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