IMEC, India-Mediterranean connect to be key focus in next phase of India-Greece ties: EAM Jaishankar

ANI February 7, 2025 185 views

S Jaishankar and George Gerapetritis just had a super productive meeting discussing how India and Greece can deepen their strategic partnership. They're really excited about the India-Middle East Economic Corridor and boosting connections in the Mediterranean region. The talks covered everything from trade and investment to culture and artificial intelligence. It looks like both countries are committed to expanding their relationship and supporting each other on the global stage.

"We would like to upscale our bilateral relations in all respects" - George Gerapetritis, Greek Foreign Minister
New Delhi, February 7: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met with Greece's Foreign Minister, George Gerapetritis, on Thursday to discuss ways to advance the multifaceted relationship between the two countries.

Key Points

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India and Greece aim to strengthen diplomatic and economic cooperation

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IMEC and Mediterranean connectivity are key strategic priorities

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Bilateral discussions cover trade, investment, and cultural exchange

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Support for UN Security Council membership emphasized

The discussions focused on key areas such as shipping, trade, investment, connectivity, culture, mobility, and artificial intelligence. Jaishankar stressed that the India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the India-Mediterranean connect would be the major focus of the next phase of India-Greece relations.

Jaishankar also assured India's "fullest support" to Greece during its non-permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for 2025-26.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Delighted to meet my friend FM George Gerapetritis of Greece this evening in Delhi. Held a very productive conversation on advancing our multifaceted relations, focusing on shipping, trade & investment, connectivity, mobility, AI and cultural ties. Also discussed IMEC and India-Mediterranean connect, which will be a major focus of the next phase of our relations. Appreciate his perspectives on the recent developments in the region. Assured India's fullest support to Greece for its non-permanent membership of the UNSC for 2025-26."

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1887534968114745454

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held bilateral talks with his Greek counterpart George Gerapetritis in New Delhi and emphasised on increasing trade, investment and connectivity between both countries.

Welcoming the Greek delegation headed by Gerapetritis, Jaishankar highlighted India's growing relationship with Greece, noting frequent Prime Ministerial visits exchanged between both countries.

Gerapetritis expressed Greece's willingness to upscale bilateral relations in all respects, including tourism, culture, trade. "In the last couple of years, the bilateral relations between Greece and India have been upscaled tremendously...We would like to upscale our bilateral relations in all respects, including tourism, culture, trade. As members of the UNSC, we would like to echo the voice of India within the United Nations. We would also like to be reliable interlocutors to the EU-India relationship. It is a unique opportunity for us when we celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations," he said.

Gerapetritis is currently on an official visit to India to enhance diplomatic and strategic ties. His visit is expected to further strengthen India-Greece relations, expanding cooperation in strategic, economic, and diplomatic spheres.

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India-Greece Relations S Jaishankar George Gerapetritis IMEC Diplomatic Ties UN Security Council Trade and Investment
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