Prime Minister of Greece paid State visit to India

Posted 23 Feb 2024

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Key highlights
- Greece decided to join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).
  - IPOI is an initiative of India which builds upon the Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) initiative announced in 2015.
- Both countries agreed to collaborate in the Eastern Mediterranean region and advance the development of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) Corridor.
  - IMEC was launched by India on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in 2023.
- Announced to establish a Joint Working Group (JWG) to enhance coordination on common challenges in defence, cybersecurity, counter-terrorism, and maritime security.
  - Emphasized the need for increased cooperation in defence manufacturing.
- Reiterated their commitment to double trade between the two nations by 2030.
  - Bilateral Trade in 2022-23 was USD 1.9 billion.

Key Aspects of India-Greece Relations:
- Key Partner in the Mediterranean Region and act as a gateway to the European Union (EU).
- Relations were elevated to Strategic Partnership in 2023.
- Supported India’s membership in Wassenaar Arrangement, Australia Group etc.
  - Supports United Nation Security Council (UNSC) expansion, with India as a permanent member.
- Joined India led Initiatives like International Solar Alliance (ISA).

Greek PM was the chief guest 9th edition of the Raisina Dialogue.
Raisina Dialogue is India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, committed to addressing the most challenging issues facing the international community.
The theme of the 2024 edition is Chaturanga: Conflict, Contest, Cooperate, Create.
Jointly organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Observer Research Foundation.

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