External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Delhi on Wednesday. Jaishankar expressed his appreciation for Mitsotakis’ dedication to improving ties between India and Greece.
In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, “Delighted to call on Prime Minister @kmitsotakis of Greece today. Valued his commitment to enhancing India-Greece ties. Look forward to the strengthening of our strategic partnership.”
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is on a state visit to India, arrived in the national capital on Tuesday. Union Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi welcomed the Greek PM at the airport. Mitsotakis is the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at the Raisina Dialogue 2024, scheduled from February 21-23.
In another post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson said, “Warm welcome to PM @kmitsotakis of the Hellenic Republic as he arrives in New Delhi on his first State Visit to India. Received by MoS @M_Lekhi at the airport. PM Mitsotakis is the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at #RaisinaDialogue2024.”
Mitsotakis is accompanied by senior officials and a high-powered business delegation. Earlier, Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis arrived in New Delhi to attend the Raisina Dialogue. He met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday, and the two leaders discussed the strengthening of India-Greece and India-Europe cooperation.
During his visit, Mitsotakis will receive a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Greek counterpart Mitsotakis will hold bilateral discussions.
PM Modi will also host a lunch banquet in honor of the visiting dignitary.
This visit marks the first bilateral Head of State or Head of Government-level visit from Greece to India in 15 years, with the last Prime Ministerial visit from Greece to India occurring in 2008. PM Modi had visited Athens on 25 August 2023.
In a press release, the Ministry of External Affairs stated, “Prime Minister Mitsotakis’s visit is expected to further strengthen and deepen the strategic partnership between India and Greece.”
India-Greece relations were elevated to a ‘Strategic Partnership’ during PM Modi’s visit to Greece in August 2023. Mitsotakis will also visit Mumbai before returning to Athens.
