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India's Defence Secretary Visits Cyprus and Greece to Boost Strategic Ties

13 reports, 4 independent Updated Oct 15

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India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh is scheduled to visit Cyprus and Greece from October 12 to 15, 2026, to strengthen defense and strategic cooperation with both countries. The official visit includes meetings with counterparts in the Cypriot Ministry of Defence and interactions with Greece’s senior military leadership.

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The high-level exchanges reflect a growing partnership between India and Greece, and India and Cyprus, in the defense and strategic sectors. The discussions are expected to reaffirm shared commitment to deepening bilateral engagement, particularly in the maritime domain.

Cyprus and Greece are sharing strategic interests regarding defense and technology, with cooperation involving missile systems and UAVs in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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Who's involved

Rajesh Kumar SinghIndia’s Defence Secretary, visiting Cyprus and Greece
CyprusCountry visited by Rajesh Kumar Singh to strengthen defense cooperation
GreeceCountry visited by Rajesh Kumar Singh to strengthen defense cooperation
Government of IndiaGovernment of India, which dispatched the Defence Secretary

How it developed

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Oct 15A meeting was held in Greece where officials agreed to expand defense cooperation between the nations.Sub-event
Oct 15The meeting expanded defense cooperation and joint ventures between Greece and India.1 source
- ianslive.in
Oct 13India's defense representative met with Cyprus' Defence Minister to discuss security and industrial cooperation.Sub-event
Oct 12India offers support to the Cypriot Navy during defense talks in Cyprus.1 source
- prokerala.com
Oct 10Singh's visits reinforce defense cooperation between Cyprus and Greece.1 source
- indiablooms.com

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Cyprus and Greece are sharing strategic interests regarding defense and technology.

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The strategic role of Cyprus and Greece in the Eastern Mediterranean is being discussed, with diaspora groups expressing concern over both countries' issues.Jun 29

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Within Eastern Mediterranean defense cooperation and security agreements

The entities involved

Cyprus
country in the Mediterranean Sea
- A government forum held in Nicosia aims to establish connections between the island of Cyprus and broader European and regional markets.15:43
- A meeting took place in Nicosia to discuss expanding bilateral economic cooperation in Cyprus.15:43
Greece
country in Southeast Europe
- An exhibition is currently being held at the Benaki Museum in Greece.14:58
- The Indian Navy participated in maritime cooperation activities with Greece, deploying near Souda Bay and maintaining an embassy in Athens.14:56
Rajesh Kumar Singh
researcher ORCID 0000-0002-1969-9603
- Tenure was extended for a group involved in defense modernization needs after a debate.Wed 07:08

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