India and Greece signed a defence cooperation pact to expand industrial collaboration, maritime security coordination, and indigenous defence production through a structured long-term strategic framework.

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• India and Greece signed a joint declaration of intent to strengthen defence industrial collaboration following bilateral talks at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi.

• The declaration was signed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Greek Defence Minister Nikolaos Georgios Dendias, marking deeper strategic alignment between both countries.

• Agreement lays the foundation for a structured five-year roadmap focused on long-term defence industrial partnerships rather than isolated or short-term projects.

• Both sides agreed to align India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative with Greece’s defence modernisation reforms under Agenda 2030 to strengthen indigenous defence industries.

• A Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026 was exchanged, outlining future military engagements and enhancing operational coordination between the armed forces.

• Ministers highlighted strong convergence on maritime security, reflecting shared interests in safeguarding sea lanes and maintaining regional stability.

• India welcomed Greece’s decision to post a liaison officer at the Information Fusion Centre–Indian Ocean Region, strengthening maritime information sharing and cooperation.