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| Dr. Sandeep Marwah Confers Chief Patronship of Indo Cyprus Film and Cultural Forum on H.E. Ms. Annita Demetriou, President of the House of Representatives, Republic of Cyprus |
New Delhi / Noida: In a moment of exceptional diplomatic significance, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and Founder of the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI), conferred the prestigious Chief Patronship of the Indo Cyprus Film and Cultural Forum upon H.E. Ms. Annita Demetriou, President of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus.
The high-profile ceremony stood as a landmark in strengthening Indo-Cyprus relations through cinema, arts, culture, and academic exchange.
Dr. Marwah, while presenting the honour, stated that the appointment of H.E. Ms. Annita Demetriou as Chief Patron will “usher in a new era of meaningful cultural diplomacy, creative collaborations, and people-to-people partnerships between India and Cyprus.” He expressed immense pride in welcoming such a dynamic and globally respected leader into the ICMEI fraternity, underscoring the Forum’s commitment to fostering strong international cultural bridges.
H.E. Ms. Annita Demetriou, in her address, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the gesture and applauded ICMEI and Marwah Studios for their long-standing dedication to global cultural exchange. She emphasised that Cyprus places great value on strengthening ties with India, and affirmed that the collaboration through the Indo Cyprus Film and Cultural Forum would pave the way for joint film projects, academic alliances, cultural programmes, and enhanced bilateral understanding.
The ceremony was further elevated by the distinguished presence of: H.E. Mr. Evagoras Vryonides, High Commissioner of Cyprus to India, Mr. Nicos Tornaritis, Member of Parliament & Representative of the Democratic Rally Party, Mr. Aristos Damianou, Member of Parliament & Representative of the AKEL Left New Forces Party, Ms. Christiana Erotokritou, Member of Parliament & Representative of the Democratic Party, Ms. Marina Adamidou, Director, International Relations Service, Ms. Gabriella Marangou, Senior International Relations Officer, Mr. Heraklitos Iosifides, Deputy Head of the Mission
Their collective presence demonstrated Cyprus’ strong commitment to nurturing productive cultural and diplomatic ties with India. The gathering also highlighted the mutual admiration and shared enthusiasm of both nations to further expand cooperation across cinema, media, education, and cultural innovation.
The event concluded with a renewed promise of an expanded Indo–Cyprus partnership, marked by creativity, collaboration, and global goodwill.
