Q1. With reference to the India-Cyprus Joint Statement issued during the State Visit of Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides to India (20-23 May 2026), consider the following statements: 1. India and Cyprus elevated their bilateral relationship from a Comprehensive Partnership to a Strategic Partnership. 2. The two sides adopted a Defence Cooperation Roadmap for the period 2026-2031. 3. Cyprus reiterated firm support for India's permanent membership of a reformed United Nations Security Council. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation
All three statements are correct. During the State Visit of Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides to India from 20-23 May 2026, the two countries elevated bilateral ties from a Comprehensive Partnership to a Strategic Partnership at the talks held at Hyderabad House on 22 May 2026. They also adopted a Defence Cooperation Roadmap for 2026-2031, established a Cyber Security Dialogue, a Consular Dialogue and a Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism, and signed six MoUs. Cyprus, currently holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, reiterated firm support for India's permanent UNSC membership and welcomed cooperation under the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).