India and Greece on 5 June 2026 jointly reaffirmed their commitment to combating cross-border terrorism during the 14th Round of India-Greece Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi. The talks were co-chaired by Ambassador Sibi George, Secretary (West), and Ambassador Andreas Fryganas, Director General for Political Affairs of Greece.

Key Developments at the Consultations

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), both delegations conducted a comprehensive review of the full spectrum of bilateral relations. Discussions centred on political and defence ties, trade and investment, and cultural and people-to-people cooperation — areas identified as pillars of the growing strategic partnership between the two nations. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

Modi-Mitsotakis Meeting Sets the Tone

The consultations build on momentum established in February 2026, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Greek counterpart Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. During that meeting, the two leaders reviewed trade and commerce, defence and security, tourism, culture, and collaboration in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.

A key focus was boosting connectivity through the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Both leaders also expressed support for the early conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which the MEA noted 'will bring immense benefits to the economy of both countries and lead to higher tech collaboration, investments and jobs, particularly for the youth.' Prime Minister Modi also thanked Prime Minister Mitsotakis for Greece's 'strong support to India in its fight against terrorism,' according to the MEA statement.

Defence Cooperation on the Agenda

Also in February 2026, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Vice Admiral Dimitrios Eleftherios Kataras, Chief of the Hellenic Navy, in New Delhi. According to a statement from the Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, the wide-ranging discussions focused on maritime security, shipbuilding, and autonomous platforms, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to the strategic partnership.

What This Signals for India-Greece Ties

This is the 14th edition of the Foreign Office Consultations mechanism, reflecting a structured and long-standing diplomatic engagement. The explicit call-out on cross-border terrorism is notable given India's ongoing diplomatic efforts to build international consensus on the issue, particularly in the aftermath of recent regional tensions. Greece, as a NATO and European Union member, carries weight in multilateral forums where such positions matter. The convergence on IMEC also places both nations on the same side of a significant geopolitical connectivity project that rivals China's Belt and Road Initiative.

With the India-EU FTA negotiations still ongoing, the bilateral consultations are expected to continue at a heightened pace through the rest of 2026.