Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and both leaders underscored deepening bilateral engagement between both countries.
Highlighting India's burgeoning global presence, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised the nation's growing interest in the Mediterranean region during his closing remarks at the Raisina Dialogue's inaugural event on Wednesday.
Praising India over its assertive global role, Grecian Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday said New Delhi is a great power on the world stage and an important ally in the pursuit of peace and security.
The Foreign Secretary said several MoUs and understandings have been arrived separately between the private sectors as also between the think tanks of the two countries
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is currently on a visit to New Delhi, attended the ninth Raisina Dialogue in the national capital on Wednesday.
The trade volumes between India and Greece have grown from approximately USD 690 million in the financial year 2021 to USD 1,950 million in 2023, said Sanjeev Agrawal, President, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in a press statement issued on Wednesday.
Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Wednesday emphasised that Indian economic presence is already in Greece and it is not just starting to be talked about.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday said peace and stability in the Middle East was necessary for the success of the India-Middle East Economic Corridor announced during India's G20 presidency last year.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis along with his wife Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis laid a wreath at the Raj Ghat and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on Wednesday. Mitsotakis wrote in the visitors book at Raj Ghat.
After receiving the guard of honour, Greek PM said that the strategic partnership with India holds a significant importance for Greece and he is looking forward to have discussions with PM Modi.