Europe

PM Modi concludes Greece visit, departs for India

PM Modi had started his four-day formal tour on August 21 for South Africa and Greece. In South Africa, PM Modi attended the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg from August 22-24 at the invitation of the country’s president Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa.

2023-08-25T18:05:27.037263+00:00 IST

As G20 President, theme decided by India reflects global harmony

Addressing the Indian diaspora in Greece, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed out that the theme chosen by India as the chair of the G20 Summit reflects global harmony and added that the country's role before the world is changing rapidly.

2023-08-25T17:33:17.821881+00:00 IST

"140 crore Indians deserve...:" PM Modi

On being conferred with the highest civilian award of Greece, ‘The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that it is the 140 crore Indians who deserve this honour.

2023-08-25T16:27:46.230829+00:00 IST

By hoisting Tiranga on Moon, India made...": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the Indian diaspora members at the community event organised at the Athens Conservatoire on Friday and said that the country has made the world aware of its capabilities by hoisting Tiranga on the moon. 

2023-08-25T15:54:14.356218+00:00 IST

Grand Cross of the Order of Honour: Shah congratulates PM Modi

Shah said, “Bridging societies, connecting hearts, and uniting nations with his unique statesmanship, PM @narendramodi Ji has earned one honor after another from different countries. Every accolade that Modi Ji receives from a country is an honor for every citizen of our nation. These awards enhance the nation's pride.”

2023-08-25T15:48:18.547464+00:00 IST

PM Modi addresses business delegation in Greece

The business launch was hosted by the Greek Prime  Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis where the business delegations from India and Greece were present. 

2023-08-25T15:37:04.274110+00:00 IST

"First Foreign Head of govt...": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first Foreign Head of the Government to be awarded 'The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour', by the Greek government, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Friday.

2023-08-25T14:49:52.553683+00:00 IST

India, Greece to sign migration and mobility partnership: PM Modi

PM Modi informed about the development on the social media platform, ‘X’, and said, “PM @kmitsotakis and I agreed that our trade ties need to become even stronger. We have also decided to work on a migration and mobility partnership agreement in the coming times. We will also work towards deepening ties between our educational institutions.”

2023-08-25T12:39:54.936946+00:00 IST

India, Greece decide on upgrading bilateral ties

In a joint statement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Greece at the invitation of his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis, both countries have agreed to elevate their bilateral ties to a "strategic partnership".

2023-08-25T12:38:18.589552+00:00 IST

Putin won't attend G20 Summit in India in person: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is not planning a trip to the G20 Summit in India, Kremlin's official spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in a comment to the Russian media.

2023-08-25T11:02:56.506536+00:00 IST

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with his Greek counterpart Mitsot

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, met his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis and held a bilateral meeting during his long-day visit to the country. 

2023-08-25T09:49:41.585503+00:00 IST

In Greece, PM Modi conferred with Grand Cross of Order of Honour

President of Greece Katernia N Sakellaropoulou feted PM Modi with the Grand Cross after the latter called on the former during his day-long official visit to Greece.

2023-08-25T09:48:52.291729+00:00 IST

Success of Chandrayaan-3 is success of mankind: PM Modi in Athens

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, held a meeting with Greece President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and said that Chandrayaan-3's landing on the moon is not limited to India but the success of mankind. 

2023-08-25T08:34:20.080897+00:00 IST

PM Modi lays wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Athens

PM Modi also received a guard of honour following the wreath-laying ceremony.

2023-08-25T07:56:31.537344+00:00 IST

World Uyghur Congress condemns OIC's visit to East Turkistan

On August 17, a delegation of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) led by Ambassador Dya-Eddine Bamakhrama, arrived in China to meet with China’s Vice Foreign Minister, Deng Li, and other CCP officials. The delegation will also visit East Turkistan to “observe the living conditions of the Muslim community"

2023-08-25T07:21:45.734507+00:00 IST

PM Modi receives rousing welcome in Greece

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome upon his arrival at the Hotel Grande Bretagne with chants of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai,' 'Modi, Modi.'

2023-08-25T05:52:45.518537+00:00 IST

PM Modi arrives in Greece on official visit

He departed from Johannesburg, South Africa, where he was attending the BRICS summit.

2023-08-25T04:42:07.837946+00:00 IST

Greek students prepare to perform at Indian diaspora event

The students could be seen dancing to the tunes of the Oscar-winning song 'Naatu Naatu'

2023-08-25T00:35:43.638755+00:00 IST

Indian Diaspora in Greece excited for PM Modi’s visit

“I am here to welcome PM Modi to Greece. We have seen remarkable progress in the technology that has contributed to the world, in the last nine years. Yesterday, was a remarkable day for humanity, we saw the efforts of India Space technology come to life,” Paraschos told ANI.

2023-08-24T22:20:44.986198+00:00 IST

"India, Greece to upgrade friendship during PM Modi’s visit"

"We are very happy to welcome him. This will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister after 40 years. During this visit, we will upgrade our long friendship...” the Greek Ambassador said on PM Modi’s Greece visit.

2023-08-24T20:53:30.787323+00:00 IST

UK government to hold world’s first summit on AI safety

The UK government has announced the UK AI Safety Summit will be held at Bletchley Park in November, where international governments, leading AI companies and experts in research will unite for crucial talks, the British High Commission said in a press release.

2023-08-24T18:11:53.270253+00:00 IST