PM Modi Conferred Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III by Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides
On June 16, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III—the highest civilian honour in Cyprus—by President Nikos Christodoulides. Accepting the accolade at the Presidential Palace, Modi dedicated it to the enduring friendship between India and Cyprus, underscoring shared values and strategic partnership. The ceremony capped his two‑day state visit and deepened bilateral ties.#pmmodi #ModiInCyprus #GrandCrossMakarios #IndiaCyprusTies #Christodoulides #StateVisit #IndiaDiplomacy #MakariosIII #ModiHonour #PresidentialAward #BilateralFriendship #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
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