India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his high-profile three-nation tour on Sunday, visiting Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia. The visit is considered as part of India’s attempts to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and strategic ties with major global allies, as well as to develop worldwide agreement on counterterrorism. Modi landed in Cyprus on Sunday afternoon, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Mediterranean nation in over two decades. His stop in Cyprus precedes his participation in the G7 Outreach Summit in Canada and will be followed by a landmark visit to Croatia.
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Reviving relations with Cyprus
In a statement issued before his departure, Modi characterized Cyprus as a close friend and important partner in the Mediterranean region and the European Union. He stressed that the visit will improve cooperation in commerce, investment, security, and technology while also building on shared historical links. Modi’s visit to Nicosia comes at a critical juncture in Turkey-India relations, given Ankara’s open support for Pakistan during recent cross-border hostilities. Furthermore, Turkey’s continued recognition of Northern Cyprus, a breakaway state from the 1974 conflict, enhances the geopolitical significance of Modi’s visit.
Cyprus, which has always supported India on critical international issues such as Kashmir and UN Security Council reforms, is due to take the rotating chair of the EU Council in 2026. Indian officials believe Modi’s visit will set the tone for closer India-EU cooperation under Cypriot leadership. During his visit, Modi is scheduled to meet President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia and a group of business executives in Limassol. Discussions will also focus on methods to boost foreign investment flows from Cyprus, which is a major investor in India and has a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement in place.
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High-stakes visit to Canada amid diplomatic chill
From Cyprus, the Prime Minister will fly to Kananaskis, Canada, where he will attend the G7 Summit’s outreach session on June 17. The summit will focus on global priorities, with particular attention to issues affecting the Global South, a theme Modi has championed recently. Additionally, Modi’s scheduled meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, their first face-to-face engagement, is the focus of all attention. The meetings provide a rare opportunity to repair a relationship that has been badly strained since 2023, when former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Indian operatives of participation in the murder of Khalistani rebel Hardeep Singh Nijjar, an accusation India regarded as baseless.
Eventually, diplomatic relations deteriorated dramatically following mutual expulsions of diplomats and a halt in high-level contact. However, with the recent shift of leadership in Ottawa, both nations have shown a willingness to go forward. Modi and Carney talked on the phone on June 6, and the Canadian leader extended an invitation to attend the G7 Summit. Both parties appear to be prepared to appoint new ambassadors and resume official diplomatic communications. According to insiders, ongoing security cooperation between Indian agencies, notably the National Investigation Agency (NIA), and their Canadian counterparts, such as the RCMP and CSIS, has cleared the path for political reengagement.
A historic stop in Croatia
The final leg of Modi’s tour will take him to Croatia on June 18. This will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the southeastern European nation. Modi is set to meet Croatian President Zoran Milanovic and Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic for discussions expected to focus on cultural ties, trade, and strategic cooperation. “Our countries share centuries-old cultural connections. This visit will open new avenues for bilateral collaboration in areas of mutual interest,” Modi stated ahead of the trip. The Croatian visit is seen as an opportunity to enhance India’s outreach in Central and Eastern Europe, a region of growing geopolitical and economic significance for New Delhi.
A wider diplomatic goal
Throughout Modi’s diplomatic journey, the ultimate message has been, so far, clear. It is a mission to strengthen India’s global status, build strategic ties, and unite the world against terrorism. Modi also highlighted that the visit is an opportunity to thank partner countries for their continuous assistance in India’s fight against cross-border terrorism, as well as to mobilize global agreement on wiping out all kinds of terrorism. As Modi’s jet lands in each capital, the tour highlights India’s strong position in a divided world, engaging long-standing partners, reviving damaged connections, and connecting continents.
