Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a high-profile five-day diplomatic tour covering Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia. This marks his first international visit since the Operation Sindoor counter-terror strikes and comes at a time of evolving global alignments, strained bilateral relations, and economic opportunity.
1. Cyprus: Strengthening Historical Ties
Dates: June 15–16
Significance: First visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Cyprus in over two decades.
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Modi was warmly received by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides.
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Key topics included strengthening bilateral trade, technology exchange, and EU collaboration.
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Modi thanked Cyprus for its support following the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack.
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Emphasis was placed on shared democratic values and India’s intent to deepen engagement with Europe.
2. Canada: Diplomacy at the G7 Summit
Date: June 16–18
Location: Kananaskis, Alberta
Event: G7 Summit (India as a special invitee)
Context:
India–Canada ties have been tense following the diplomatic fallout over the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. With new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, there is a renewed attempt at a diplomatic reset.
Key highlights:
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Modi’s sixth consecutive G7 summit appearance.
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Bilateral meeting with Carney expected to cover:
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Trade and investment
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Counter-terror cooperation
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A draft agreement on intelligence-sharing
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Strategic focus on energy security, AI collaboration, and quantum technologies.
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Indian diaspora in Canada has responded with both optimism and protest. While many see opportunity in closer ties, Sikh advocacy groups have raised concerns.
3. Croatia: A Historic First Visit
Date: June 18–19
Significance: The first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia.
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Scheduled meetings with Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović.
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Focus on trade, tourism, cultural exchanges, and EU collaboration.
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Modi described the visit as a “new milestone” in India–Central Europe relations.
Strategic Overview
| Country | Diplomatic Goal | Focus Areas |
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| Cyprus | EU alignment, security cooperation | Trade, tech, counter-terror support |
| Canada | Rebuilding trust, G7 engagement | Energy, AI, diaspora relations, security |
| Croatia | New EU foothold | Tourism, business, cultural diplomacy |
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Energy & Tech Deals: Talks underway for AI-energy collaboration and possible uranium agreements with Canadian company Cameco.
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Security Cooperation: Intelligence-sharing mechanisms may emerge from Modi–Carney discussions.
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Global South Representation: Modi is expected to raise issues relevant to developing nations during the G7 sessions.
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Public Diplomacy: Engaging the Indian diaspora and restoring India’s image in Canada is central to this visit.
This three-nation tour is as much about mending fences as it is about asserting India’s growing global influence. With elections looming in both India and Canada, the outcomes of these meetings could shape bilateral relationships and multilateral cooperation for years to come.
