New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held talks with his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
An official joint statement said that both India and Greece have shown extraordinary economic resilience, despite the challenges in their respective regions, and have restored domestic economic growth.
It was also decided that they would work to further expand bilateral cooperation in political, security and economic spheres. Welcoming India’s presidency of the G20 forum, Mitsotakis expressed confidence that under India’s leadership, the G20 will successfully advance its goals.
Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation to the Greek Prime Minister to visit India. Modi is on a day-long visit to Greece at the invitation of Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis.
Both the leaders appreciated the increase in bilateral trade and economic engagement in recent years, and also directed that both sides shall work to double bilateral trade by 2030.
Modi and Mitsotakis reiterated the need for further broadening and deepening bilateral engagements, in the field of defence, shipping, science and technology, cyber space, education, culture, tourism and agriculture.
They took note of the signing of the MoU on cooperation in the field of agriculture, including the establishment of a Hellenic-Indian joint sub-committee on agriculture for facilitating sectoral cooperation for mutual benefit.
Both leaders directed their senior officials to ensure regular dialogue in the areas including political, economic, defence, security and public diplomacy. They also agreed to encourage direct flights between Greece and India.
