New Paths Open in Greece–India Relations

While the broad India–EU free trade agreement, also referred to as “the mother of all agreements,” marks yet another step in the Old Continent’s effort to achieve greater strategic autonomy, the momentum of Greek–Indian relations, according to a briefing note by the Office of Economic and Commercial Affairs of the Greek Embassy in New Delhi, appears to be entering a milestone period—into a new phase of Strategic Partnership, with emphasis on strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, and tourism.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis plans to visit India on February 19 following an invitation from his counterpart Narendra Modi, while on the sidelines of an international conference the two are expected to hold a bilateral meeting, within the framework of strengthening Athens’ ties with New Delhi.

Strategic Orientation

According to the note by the Greek Embassy in India, the objective is for currently weak trade exchanges to more than double by 2030, surpassing USD 5 billion, through strategic targeting of high-quality products. Greece is also promoting its role as India’s gateway to the EU via the IMEC corridor, focusing on connectivity and infrastructure, at a time when the Indian economy is consolidating its position as a global superpower, driven by domestic consumption and infrastructure investments.