India-Cyprus United Front against Terrorism

17/06/2025

The joint declaration issued on Monday following talks between Prime Minister NarendraModi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides marks a significant moment in international consensus-building against terrorism. At a time when the world continues to grapple with the evolving and transnational nature of terror threats, India and Cyprus have presented a resolute, principled stand that underscores the need for unified global action. Cyprus's unequivocal condemnation of the gruesome terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in the senseless killing of innocent civilians, is not only a gesture of diplomatic solidarity but also a reaffirmation of the shared values that bind the two democracies. By standing shoulder to shoulder with India, Cyprus has sent a strong moral and political message that terror has no place in civilised society-regardless of where it originates or whom it targets.
The joint call for the dismantling of terrorist infrastructure, disruption of terror financing networks, and elimination of safe havens reflects the pressing need for concrete and collective action. India has long suffered from the menace of cross-border terrorism and has consistently highlighted the need for international cooperation, especially within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations. This declaration amplifies that call, with Cyprus lending its voice to a global movement for accountability and justice. Importantly, the reiteration of a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism, and the rejection of any justification for such acts, is a reminder to the international community that no cause, grievance or ideology can legitimize the killing of innocents. In today's world, where terror networks exploit digital spaces, porous borders, and political fault lines, a fragmented or selective approach to terrorism only emboldens its perpetrators.
India and Cyprus have rightly emphasized the necessity of a comprehensive, coordinated, and sustained response to terrorism. This approach is rooted in the understanding that combating terrorism is not the responsibility of individual nations alone-it is a global imperative. Their call for collaboration not only bilaterally but through multilateral platforms is a timely push towards a rules-based international order where terrorism cannot hide behind legal loopholes or geopolitical interests. Prime Minister Modi's visit to Cyprus, part of his larger three-nation tour including participation in the G-7 Summit in Canada, has thus assumed added significance. It reinforces India's commitment to building a united front against terrorism and showcases the increasing alignment of like-minded nations in tackling threats to global peace and security.
As India continues to call for reform in global governance institutions and stronger mechanisms to hold terror sponsors accountable, partnerships like the one with Cyprus offer both moral support and strategic reinforcement. The world must heed the message that terrorism, in any form and by any name, must be confronted not with equivocation, but with collective resolve and unwavering will. The blood spilled in Pahalgam cries not just for justice, but for a world order where such barbarity finds no refuge. India and Cyprus have taken a vital step in that direction. Let the rest of the world follow suit.

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