New Delhi, Nov. 27 -- As Cyprus gears up for its Presidency of the Council of the European Union in early 2026, the potential sealing of the highly anticipated European Union-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a primary aspiration, according to Annita Demetriou, the President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Demetriou emphasised the strategic significance of India as a key ally and pledged Cyprus's full support to expedite the landmark trade deal.

"We have to; we have to seal that, and we aspire to that, because we do believe that India is a very important ally," Demetriou stated, highlighting the mutual benefits of the agreement.

"As a full member of the European Union for 20 years now, w...