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🚨🇨🇾🇮🇳 Cypriot ports open to Indian warships! The Joint Declaration signed on Monday by Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the context of the latter's official visit to Nicosia, includes ten chapters. From the chapter "Security, Defense and Crisis Management" states that Cyprus will "encourage more regular port calls by Indian warships to Cypriot ports and explore opportunities for joint naval exercises and training, with the aim of enhancing maritime space awareness and regional security." The Chapter in full: "Cyprus and India unequivocally condemned terrorism and violent extremism, in all their forms and manifestations, including international and cross-border terrorism, and reaffirmed their shared commitment to countering hybrid threats that undermine peace and stability. "Cyprus expressed its solidarity and unwavering support to India in its fight against cross-border terrorism. The two leaders strongly condemned the horrific killing of civilians in the recent heinous terrorist attacks in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India. They reiterated their position of zero tolerance towards terrorism, rejecting any form of justification for such acts, under any circumstances. They stressed the need to hold those responsible for the attacks accountable. "The leaders called on all states to respect the sovereignty of other states and condemned cross-border terrorism in all its forms. They called for the interruption of financial flows to terrorist organizations, the elimination of safe havens for terrorists, the dismantling of terrorist infrastructure, and the prompt bringing to justice of perpetrators of terrorist acts. Underlining the need for a comprehensive, coordinated and consistent approach to combating cross-border terrorism, they stressed the importance of enhanced cooperation, both bilaterally and multilaterally. "The two leaders reiterated their commitment to strengthening multilateral efforts to combat terrorism and called for the rapid conclusion and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism within the United Nations. They urged coordinated action against all terrorists and terrorist organizations designated by the UN and the EU, as well as their associated proxies, facilitators and sponsors, including terrorists under UN Security Council Resolution 1267. They reaffirmed their firm commitment to continue taking active measures to disrupt terrorist financing channels, including through United Nations mechanisms and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). "Recognizing emerging challenges in the international security environment, leaders stressed the importance of strengthening strategic autonomy, defense readiness, and defense capabilities. "They agreed to deepen their cooperation in the fields of defense and security, including through the cooperation of their respective defense industries, with particular emphasis on cybersecurity and emerging technologies. "Recognizing Cyprus and India as maritime countries with a long maritime tradition, the leaders also discussed expanding cooperation in the maritime sector. They will encourage more regular port calls by Indian warships to Cypriot ports and explore opportunities for joint naval exercises and training, with the aim of enhancing maritime awareness and regional security. "In the same spirit, and in light of ongoing global crises, the two sides committed to strengthening their cooperation in the field of emergency preparedness and coordinated crisis management. Building on previous successful efforts, the leaders agreed to institutionalize coordination in civilian evacuation operations and Search and Rescue (SAR) operations."