The Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is on a two-day visit to India, described India on Wednesday as the world's fastest-growing economy, and underlined that Greece, also, over the past years enjoyed some of the fastest growth rates of any European country.
"Had a productive meeting with PM @kmitsotakis earlier today. Our talks covered key areas like technology, pharmaceuticals, skill development, space and innovation. We also agreed to boost cooperation in areas like shipping, connectivity and defence," PM Modi said in a post on X.
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
Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra emphasised that the alignment of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) remains unchanged, adding that it is progressing very strongly and robustly.
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.