EAM Jaishankar Engages with Greek Foreign Minister to Enhance India-Greece Relations

New Delhi, Feb 7 (NationPress) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has engaged with Greece's Foreign Minister, George Gerapetritis, to explore avenues for enhancing the diverse relationship between the two nations.

The discussions on Thursday centered on significant sectors such as shipping, trade, investment, connectivity, culture, mobility, and artificial intelligence.

EAM Jaishankar emphasized that the India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the India-Mediterranean Connect will be pivotal in the next phase of India-Greece relations.

He also pledged India's fullest support to Greece during its term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the term of 2025-26.

In a post on Thursday on X, EAM Jaishankar remarked, "Delighted to meet my friend FM George Gerapetritis of Greece this evening in Delhi. Held a very productive conversation on advancing our multifaceted relations, focusing on shipping, trade & investment, connectivity, mobility, AI, and cultural ties. Also discussed are IMEC and India-Mediterranean Connect, which will be a major focus of the next phase of our relations. Appreciate his perspectives on the recent developments in the region. Assured India's fullest support to Greece for its non-permanent membership of the UNSC for 2025-26."

On Thursday, the EAM conducted bilateral discussions with his Greek counterpart George Gerapetritis in New Delhi, emphasizing the enhancement of trade, investment, and connectivity between the two countries.

Welcoming the Greek delegation led by Gerapetritis, EAM Jaishankar underscored India's strengthening relationship with Greece, highlighting the frequent exchange of Prime Ministerial visits between both nations.

Gerapetritis articulated Greece's eagerness to elevate bilateral relations in all dimensions, including tourism, culture, and trade.

"In the last couple of years, the bilateral relations between Greece and India have been upscaled tremendously... We would like to upscale our bilateral relations in all respects, including tourism, culture, and trade. As members of the UNSC, we would like to echo the voice of India within the United Nations. We would also like to be reliable interlocutors in the EU-India relationship. It is a unique opportunity for us when we celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations," he stated.

Gerapetritis is currently on an official visit to India to bolster diplomatic and strategic alliances.

His visit is anticipated to further solidify India-Greece relations, broadening collaboration in strategic, economic, and diplomatic areas.