With an emphasis on commerce, defense, shipping, and connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reaffirmed their dedication to the India-Greece Strategic Partnership. Bilateral relationship progress was discussed.
After Kyriakos Mitsotakis called up his Indian colleague, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Greek counterpart reiterated their commitment to bolstering the India-Greece Strategic Partnership.

The two leaders spoke over the phone about measures to improve bilateral cooperation in sectors like connectivity, trade, defense, and shipping.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Saturday, the two leaders addressed progress in a number of important areas of cooperation, including projects for improved maritime connectivity, and expressed gratitude for the momentum in bilateral ties following recent high-level exchanges.

Greek PM Mitsotakis congratulated PM Modi on his re-election following the Lok Sabha polls in June, expressing optimism for the future of India-Greece relations.

PM Modi posted about the conversation on his X handle, stating, “Yesterday, had a productive conversation with PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis, reaffirming our shared commitment to strengthening the India-Greece Strategic Partnership. Together, we aim to deepen our collaboration across trade, Defence, shipping, and connectivity. Greece is a valued partner for India within the EU as well.”

During the conversation, progress in a number of areas of bilateral cooperation, including trade, Defence, shipping and connectivity, was also discussed in a follow-up to PM Mitsotakis’ visit to India earlier this year.

The PMO statement added that both leaders also reviewed developments regarding the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and exchanged views on regional and global issues, particularly developments in West Asia.

Earlier this year, the Greek PM visited India, participating as the chief guest at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, which is India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics.

During this visit, the two leaders focussed on the importance of connectivity, both maritime connectivity and partnership through corridors — particularly the IMEC.

The discussions on IMEC took place in the larger context of stronger connectivity between India and Greece and looked at all possible options that would strengthen this connectivity.