Greece Rallies Behind India-EU FTA: A New Era of Strategic Partnership Unfolds

In a significant diplomatic outreach, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis recently engaged in a warm telephonic conversation with his Indian counterpart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extending hearty congratulations on the successful conclusion of India’s monumental Lok Sabha elections. Beyond the customary pleasantries, the call underscored a robust commitment to global economic partnership, with PM Mitsotakis emphatically expressing Greece's strong support for the early and successful conclusion of the ambitious India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

This crucial dialogue delved into various facets of the burgeoning India-Greece Strategic Partnership, a relationship steadily gaining momentum on the international stage.

Both leaders engaged in comprehensive discussions aimed at fortifying cooperation across a spectrum of vital sectors, including the expansion of trade relations, enhancement of defence collaborations, fostering greater investment flows, leveraging technological advancements, and deepening vibrant people-to-people connections.

The shared vision is to unlock the full potential of their bilateral ties, translating political goodwill into tangible progress and mutual prosperity.

A particularly noteworthy agenda item during their conversation was the meticulous review of the progress achieved on the groundbreaking India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).

This ambitious initiative, poised to reshape global connectivity and trade routes, received positive feedback from both leaders, who expressed satisfaction with the encouraging momentum and the strides being made towards its realization. The IMEC project stands as a testament to their shared commitment to regional stability and economic integration, promising a new era of connectivity.

The recent phone call is not an isolated event but rather a continuation of a series of high-level engagements that have progressively solidified the strategic partnership between India and Greece.

It follows Prime Minister Modi’s landmark visit to Greece in August 2023, which marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Hellenic Republic in 40 years. This historic exchange was reciprocated by Prime Minister Mitsotakis’s impactful visit to India in February 2024, during which he was the Chief Guest at the Raisina Dialogue.

These reciprocal visits have laid a strong foundation for a deeper, more comprehensive relationship.

Reaffirming their unwavering commitment, both Prime Ministers articulated their resolve to further elevate and advance the India-Greece Strategic Partnership. This dedication signals a promising trajectory for future collaborations, not only strengthening bilateral bonds but also contributing significantly to stability, economic growth, and multilateral cooperation on a global scale.

The dialogue reinforces the shared democratic values and strategic interests that underpin this vital alliance, paving the way for a dynamic future.