"With the change of government and stance in Ottawa, and the current reality that Canada needs to diversify economically, this relationship will improve" says Nidhi Lodha, member of Indian diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked the Indian diaspora for welcoming him in Limassol, as he arrived in Cyprus as part of his three-nation tour, adding that India will keep working to deepen ties with the Mediterranean country in the coming times.

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit marks a shift in New Delhi's relations with both Nicosia and Brussels, as Cyprus takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 January.