New Delhi, March 16 -- External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos in Brussels and discussed strengthening bilateral ties as well as regional developments in West Asia.

Jaishankar described the meeting as a "pleasure," noting that the two leaders explored ways to further deepen the India-Cyprus strategic partnership and exchanged views on the evolving situation in West Asia. He also appreciated Cyprus' support in advancing engagement between India and the European Union while Cyprus holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU.

Kombos said the discussions focused on further steps to expand Cyprus-India relations, particularly in the context of the upcoming visit of Cyprus President ...