India-Greece bilateral ties raised to level of 'Strategic Partnership'
| 2023-08-25
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis meet in Athens on August 25, 2023.
India and Greece agree to expand bilateral cooperation in political, security and economic spheres
Meeting in Athens on Friday (August 25, 2023), Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis decided to upgrade Greek-Indian bilateral ties to the level of a 'Strategic Partnership'. The decision builds on the foundation of the long-standing warm and close relationship between the two nations.
The two leaders agreed to work to further expand bilateral cooperation in political, security and economic spheres, said a Joint Statement issued after the meeting. During the high-level talks, held in a warm and friendly atmosphere, they noted the ongoing cooperation between the two sides and exchanged views on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest, the statement added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on his first official visit to the Hellenic Republic at the invitation of Prime Minister Mitsotakis.
According to the Joint Statement, Prime Minister Mitsotakis and Prime Minister Modi acknowledged that both India and Greece share historical linkages and agreed that at a time when the global order is undergoing unprecedented changes, a reenergised approach to enhancing the bilateral relationship is required.
HERE ARE SOME KEY POINTS FROM THE JOINT STATEMENT
1. As leaders of two ancient sea faring nations with a long-standing maritime outlook, they shared their vision of a free, open and rules-based Mediterranean Sea and Indo-Pacific, in accordance with the law of the sea, in particular the provisions of the UNCLOS, and with full respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and freedom of navigation to the benefit of international peace, stability and security.
2. Both leaders noted that the EU and India have largest democratic and free market space in the world, and agreed that deepening EU-India relations would be mutually beneficial and have a positive regional and global impact.
3. The two Prime Ministers expressed their strong support for the ongoing India-EU trade and investment negotiations and the early implementation of the India-EU Connectivity Partnership.
6. Appreciating the increase in bilateral trade and economic engagement in recent years, the leaders also directed that both sides shall work to double bilateral trade by 2030.
7. Both leaders 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.
8. 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.
9. Both leaders agreed that an early finalization of a Mobility and Migration Partnership Agreement (MMPA) would be mutually beneficial, facilitating in particular the free movement of workforce between the two countries.
10. The two leaders strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, whenever, wherever, and by whom-so-ever committed and the use of terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism.
The two leaders agreed to work to further expand bilateral cooperation in political, security and economic spheres, said a Joint Statement issued after the meeting. During the high-level talks, held in a warm and friendly atmosphere, they noted the ongoing cooperation between the two sides and exchanged views on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest, the statement added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on his first official visit to the Hellenic Republic at the invitation of Prime Minister Mitsotakis.
According to the Joint Statement, Prime Minister Mitsotakis and Prime Minister Modi acknowledged that both India and Greece share historical linkages and agreed that at a time when the global order is undergoing unprecedented changes, a reenergised approach to enhancing the bilateral relationship is required.
HERE ARE SOME KEY POINTS FROM THE JOINT STATEMENT
1. As leaders of two ancient sea faring nations with a long-standing maritime outlook, they shared their vision of a free, open and rules-based Mediterranean Sea and Indo-Pacific, in accordance with the law of the sea, in particular the provisions of the UNCLOS, and with full respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and freedom of navigation to the benefit of international peace, stability and security.
2. Both leaders noted that the EU and India have largest democratic and free market space in the world, and agreed that deepening EU-India relations would be mutually beneficial and have a positive regional and global impact.
3. The two Prime Ministers expressed their strong support for the ongoing India-EU trade and investment negotiations and the early implementation of the India-EU Connectivity Partnership.
6. Appreciating the increase in bilateral trade and economic engagement in recent years, the leaders also directed that both sides shall work to double bilateral trade by 2030.
7. Both leaders 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.
8. 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.
9. Both leaders agreed that an early finalization of a Mobility and Migration Partnership Agreement (MMPA) would be mutually beneficial, facilitating in particular the free movement of workforce between the two countries.
10. The two leaders strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, whenever, wherever, and by whom-so-ever committed and the use of terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism.
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