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‘Not The Era Of War': PM Modi Reiterates Peace Call, Urges Dialogue Amid Israel-Iran Crisis
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PM Modi, who is on a tour to Cyprus, coined the phrase "Not The Era Of War" months after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022
Expressing concerns over heightened tensions in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for dialogue between Israel and Iran and said a solution through dialogue and restoration of stability is the call of humanity.
PM Modi, who is on a tour to Cyprus, coined the phrase 'Not The Era Of War" months after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
'We expressed worry over the ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Europe. Their (conflicts) negative impact is not just limited to that region. We believe this is not an era of war. Solution through dialogue and restoration of stability is the call of humanity," the PM said.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi held delegation-level talks with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides to discuss a range of issues to boost the bilateral ties. This is the first visit of an Indian prime minister to Cyprus in over two decades.
Modi is in Cyprus on the first leg of his three-nation tour. From Cyprus, he will travel to Canada to attend the G7 summit, and then to Croatia.
The Prime Minister was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III of Cyprus, the country's highest civilian honour.
'Humbled to receive the 'Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III' of Cyprus. I dedicate it to the friendship between our nations," the prime minister said after receiving the award.
The Order of Makarios III is the senior order of knighthood awarded by the country named after the first President of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III.
Dedicating the award to the 1.4 billion people of India, Modi said it was an award to the trusted India-Cyprus friendship.
'I am confident that in the time to come, our active partnership will touch new heights. Together, we will not only strengthen the progress of our two nations but also contribute towards building a peaceful and secure world," the prime minister said.
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Cyprus
First Published:
June 16, 2025, 14:52 IST
