External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis held bilateral talks in New Delhi to deepen India-Greece relations, with a focus on increasing trade, investment, and collaboration. The discussions also highlighted tourism, culture, and strategic cooperation.

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• EAM Jaishankar and Greek Foreign Minister Gerapetritis met in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral ties.
• Jaishankar emphasized the growing relationship between India and Greece, with frequent Prime Ministerial visits.
• Both countries aim to boost trade, investment, technological collaboration, and connectivity.
• Greece expressed its willingness to expand cooperation in tourism, culture, and trade.
• Gerapetritis underscored Greece’s support for India’s voice in the United Nations and the EU-India relationship.
• The bilateral relationship between India and Greece has seen significant growth in recent years.
• Both countries have supported each other on international matters like Kashmir and Cyprus.
• Greece has supported India’s bid for a permanent seat in the expanded United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
• The Indian community in Greece has grown steadily, now estimated between 13,000-14,000, predominantly of Punjabi origin.
• Gerapetritis’ visit aims to further enhance India-Greece cooperation in strategic, economic, and diplomatic areas.