High Commission of India, Nicosia | |
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Address | Intiras Gkanti 3, Nicosia 2413, Cyprus |
Coordinates | 35°09′39″N33°19′08″E / 35.1609174°N 33.318895°E |
Jurisdiction | Cyprus |
High Commissioner | Madhumita Hazarika Bhagat |
Website | Official website |
The High Commission of India in Nicosia is the diplomatic mission of India to Cyprus. [1] The high commissioner is Madhumita Hazarika Bhagat. [2] India doesn't recognise Northern Cyprus, and instead uses its mission to cover the range in its jurisdiction. [3]
Various activities are organised as well. [4] [5] The embassy offers educational programs and scholarships for the diasporan community. [6]
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Cyprus–India relations are the bilateral relations between the Cyprus and India. India maintains a High Commission in Nicosia. Cyprus maintains a High Commission in New Delhi.
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