PM Modi Sees Tourism Potential In Cyprus As 'Boycott Turkey' Sentiment Grows After Op Sindoor

Last Updated:June 16, 2025, 15:37 IST

Not just tourism, the two leaders also explored ways to boost connectivity between the two nations

The PM's remark assumes significance as Cyprus is a neighbour of Turkey, which supported Pakistan during India's Operation Sindoor. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held talks with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and emphasized that there is “rich potential" in the tourism sector.

The Prime Minister’s remark carries significance as Cyprus is a neighbour of Turkey, which supported Pakistan during India’s Operation Sindoor and reportedly provided arms and ammunition to the cash-strapped nation. In response, scores of Indians on social media have called for a boycott of Turkey, a country that receives thousands of Indian tourists every year.

Beyond tourism, the two leaders also explored ways to boost connectivity, knowledge and innovation linkages between the two nations.

PM Modi also thanked Cyprus for its strong condemnation of the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam and the solidarity and support extended to India in its fight against terrorism. This underlines the strong commitment of both countries to counter-terrorism.

Saurabh Verma

Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter --twitter.com/saurabhkverma19

Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter --twitter.com/saurabhkverma19

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