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Bad news for Pakistan's friend Turkey: In a significant development amid the worsening India-Turkey relations, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi is expected to take a massive step which will irritate Pakistan's friend Turkey for all the valid reasons. In the latest development, PM Modi is planned to travel to Cyprus, one of the neigbouring but 'enemy' countries of Turkey while being en route to Canada for participation in the G7 Summit 2025.
Readers should note that Cyprus and Turkey have been engaged in a long-standing conflict for historic reasons. In addition to this, Greece and Cyprus have repeatedly called out Turkey's 'provocative actions' and accused Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of making expansionist moves which have incensed many more countries in the continent and beyond.
Turkey has also been slammed for expanding its oil and gas exploration plans in Greece's territorial waters and carrying out drilling activities in Cyprus's maritime economic zones. The visit of PM Modi is expected to irritate the leadership of Turkey, led by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. India-Cyprus relations
India-Cyprus relations have strengthened over the past 10 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has stated that both countries share rich legacies of ancient civilizations which have influenced each other through millennia. India has also maintained its principled position on the Cyprus Issue, reiterating several times its commitment for a bi-communal, bi-zonal federation based on UN Resolutions as a solution. PM Modi on India-Cyprus relations
'In modern times, our relationship goes back to the pre-independence era, when our founding fathers supported the freedom struggle of Cyprus. And, Cyprus too has always reciprocated with its warmth and friendship. India has always stood by Cyprus on all crucial issues. In 1974, India took a firm stand in support of the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus . India has contributed personnel to the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. Three force commanders from India served in this capacity, and it is heartening for me to know that all of them are fondly remembered in Cyprus,' PM Modi said during the State Visit of the President of Cyprus to India in April 2017.
(With inputs from agencies)
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