Cyprus and India are exploring opportunities to enhance their economic ties, with a focus on investment and strengthening India's relations with the European Union. Foreign Ministers Ioannis Kasoulides and Subrahmyan Jainshankar discussed the potential for cooperation in various sectors, including renewable energy, financial services, and shipping, at the Cyprus-India Business and Economic Forum in Limassol. Cyprus is a significant foreign direct investor in India, and both countries are looking to recover and increase trade post-COVID-19. The forum also addressed the importance of treating seafarers as essential workers and the greening of the shipping sector.

House Speaker Annita Demetriou criticized the quality of healthcare at Larnaca General Hospital, highlighting inadequate facilities and staffing, particularly in the emergency department. During her visit, she emphasized the need for immediate and effective intervention to resolve these issues. Demetriou noted that the new wing of the hospital is not being used properly and that the old part requires maintenance. She assured that the House of Representatives will continue to monitor the situation and intervene where possible.