New Delhi, June 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday his three-nation tour of Cyprus, Canada and Croatia will help expand ties in trade, investment and security and galvanise global understanding on tackling all forms of terrorism. The visit is being closely followed as Modi is set to hold his first meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the margins of the G7 Summit during the second leg of the tour. The meeting has been described by the Indian side as an opportunity to reset relations with Canada after a long-running diplomatic row over the killing of a Khalistani separatist in 2023. Modi arrived in Cyprus late on Sunday afternoon, becoming the first Indian premier to visit the Mediterranean country in 23 years. As a special gesture, Modi was received at the airport by Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and foreign minister Constantinos Kombos. The decision to travel to Cyprus on the way to Canada was influenced by Turkey's support for Pakistan during last month's clashes with India. Turkey recognises Northern Cyprus, comprising territories seized by Turkish forces in 1974, while India has maintained close ties with the Republic of Cyprus. In a statement issued ahead of his departure from New Delhi, Modi described Cyprus as a close friend and important partner in the Mediterranean region and the European Union (EU). He said: "The visit provides an opportunity to build upon the historical bonds and expand our ties in the areas of trade, investment, security, technology and promote people-to-people exchanges." Modi is scheduled to hold talks with President Nikos Christodoulides in the capital Nicosia and address business leaders in Limassol. He is scheduled to travel from Cyprus to Kananaskis, Canada, on Monday to attend the outreach session of the G7 Summit on June 17. "The summit will provide space for exchange of views on pressing global issues and the priorities of the Global South," Modi said....