New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Greek Foreign Affairs Minister George Gerapetritis in the national capital on Thursday, reinforcing the growing strategic partnership between India and Greece.
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FM George Gerapetritis’ arrival at #India’s Ministry of External Affairs. Βilateral meeting w/ 🇮🇳 FM Subrahmanyam Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar📍Νέο Δελχί
Άφιξη ΥΠΕΞ Γ. Γεραπετρίτη στο Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών της Ινδίας. Διμερής συνάντηση με 🇮🇳 ΥΠΕΞ S.Jaishankar pic.twitter.com/vNUtKgQYRD— Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών (@GreeceMFA) February 6, 2025
During the discussions, Jaishankar highlighted the remarkable progress in bilateral ties over the past year and underscored the potential for expanded cooperation in trade, investment, and technology. “In the last year, our relationship saw a huge upswing. We would like more trade, investment, and technology collaboration and perhaps also look to see whether we can work on connectivity,” Jaishankar stated.
Acknowledging Greece’s role as a member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the Indian minister expressed appreciation for its contributions on the global stage. The meeting comes amid increasing engagement between the two nations, with both sides looking to enhance diplomatic and economic partnerships.
Opening remarks at my meeting with FM George Gerapetritis of Greece in Delhi.
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https://t.co/94ZUynEzPN— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 6, 2025
Earlier on Wednesday, Gerapetritis arrived in India on an official visit, aiming to enhance diplomatic and strategic relations between the two nations.
Warm welcome to FM George Gerapetritis of Greece @GreeceMFA on his official visit to India.
His visit will further strengthen 🇮🇳-🇬🇷 ties & enhance our growing strategic partnership. pic.twitter.com/u52Ng0lDSc
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) February 5, 2025
India and Greece have historically maintained warm and cooperative relations, supporting each other on key international matters, including Kashmir and Cyprus. Greece has consistently refrained from making statements on recent developments in Jammu & Kashmir, aligning with India’s concerns on the issue.
Additionally, Athens has extended its backing for India’s quest for a permanent seat in an expanded United Nations Security Council (UNSC), reinforcing the strong diplomatic ties between the two countries.
