New Delhi, Feb 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Feb 21) said that India welcomes active participation of Greece and its positive role in the Indo-Pacific and called it a matter of happiness that Greece has taken the decision to be part of the Indo-Pacific Oceans initiative.

 

 

 

 

In his press statement alongside Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis, PM Modi said,

 

 

 

 

"It is a matter of happiness that Greece has decided to join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative. There has also been agreement for cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Launched during India's presidency of the G20, the IMEC Corridor will make a significant contribution to the development of humanity in the long run. Greece can also become an important partner in this initiative," he added. PM Modi said that he and Kyriakos Mitsotakis agreed to reform United Nations and other global institutions. He stated that the two nations will continue their efforts to contribute to global peace and stability.

 

 

 

 

PM Modi said he and Kyriakos Mitsotakis have decided to prepare an action plan to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and Greece in 2025.

 

 

 

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the visit of Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to India reflected the strengthening of the strategic partnership between the two countries. He stated that the growing cooperation in the defence and security sectors reflects deep mutual trust between the two nations.

 

 

 

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the visit of Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to India reflected the strengthening of the strategic partnership between the two countries. He stated that the growing cooperation in the defence and security sectors reflects deep mutual trust between the two nations. PM Modi remarked, "The visit of the Greek PM to India after 16 years is a historic occasion."

 

Terming his discussions with Kyriakos Mitsotakis "meaningful and useful", PM Modi said that the two nations are rapidly heading towards doubling bilateral trade by 2030. He expressed happiness that India and Greece are taking steps to implement the agreements reached in this area in 2023. PM Modi said new opportunities were explored during his meeting ranging from agriculture, pharma, medical devices, technologies, innovation, skill development, and space.

 

 

 

The Indian Prime Minister further remarked that shipping and connectivity are the highest priority areas and discussed increasing cooperation in these areas with the Greek PM. PM Modi noted that India and Greece have common concerns and priorities in the fight against terrorism.

 

 

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