Modi's First Foreign Trip Since Operation Sindoor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a five-day, three-nation tour of Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia, his first foreign trip since India's Operation Sindoor. The visit to Cyprus, the first by an Indian leader in over two decades, aims to strengthen ties, boost engagement with the Mediterranean and EU, and counter the Turkey-Pakistan axis, especially as Cyprus prepares for its EU Council presidency and supports India on issues like terrorism and Kashmir. Modi will participate in the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, at the invitation of new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, with discussions focused on energy security, technology, and global priorities amid recently strained India-Canada relations. The trip concludes with Modi’s first visit to Croatia, seeking to expand cooperation and affirm India's commitment to the EU. The Cyprus stop carries added symbolism due to ongoing regional tensions with Turkey. Energy security and economic collaboration are central themes throughout the tour.