<div>President Ram Nath Kovind returned home last night after completing his three nation visit to Cyprus, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic. During the visit, 12 MoUs and agreements were signed covering diverse fields such as financial services, science and technology, environment, people to people contact and defence production among others.</div>''<div></div>''<div>Agreement on sharing of financial intelligence in Cyprus, Civil Nuclear cooperation in Bulgaria and the Czech republic and facilitating entry of highly skilled professionals into the Czech republic were among some of the more important achievements of the visit by the President. </div>''<div></div>''<div>President Kovind held wide ranging discussions with leaders of these countries covering areas of mutual interest. Regional and multilateral issues were also discussed during the visit. The three countries shared India's concern on terrorism and called for early adoption of Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism  by the UN. India received support from the three countries for its bid for permanent membership of UN Security council and entry into the Nuclear Supplier's Group  (NSG).</div>''<div></div>''<div>The visit laid special emphasis on enhancing trade and investment ties with these countries. President Kovind called upon the diaspora Indian Community in these countries to explore the possibilities offered by India which is making rapid strides in infrastructure development and improving the ease of doing business. </div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>AIR correspondent reports that President Ram Nath Kovind's visit to the three central European countries was intended to further consolidate and strengthen the historically warm relationship enjoyed by India. </div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The strategic location of these countries and opportunities  for trade and investment were key elements of this visit. The visit was marked by a number of crucial agreements and MoUs which would benefit India greatly in its endeavour to emerge as a strong and prosperous nation. <br />''</div>