India-Greece Joint Statement

August 25th, 11:11 pm

At the invitation of Prime Minister H.E. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, PM Modi paid an official visit to Greece. Both leaders held high level talks 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.

Prime Minister’s meeting with Guru Dayanidhi Das, head of ISKCON in Greece

August 25th, 10:55 pm

PM Modi met Guru Dayanidhi Das, head of ISKCON in Greece, in Athens. PM Modi recalled their meeting in 2019 in India. He was briefed on ISKCON's activities in Greece.

Prime Minister’s meeting with Konstantinos Kalaitzis, renowned Greek researcher and musician

August 25th, 10:41 pm

PM Modi met Mr Konstantinos Kalaitzis, a Greek researcher, musician and friend of India, in Athens. PM Modi appreciated Mr Konstantinos Kalaitzis' affection for India and his passion for Indian music and dance. PM Modi had mentioned him during the 95th edition of Mann Ki Baat” on 27 November 2022. They discussed the possibilities of further popularizing Indian culture in Greece.

Prime Minister’s meeting with Greek Academicians

August 25th, 10:31 pm

PM Modi met Professor Dimitrios Vassiliadis, Indologist and Sanskrit & Hindi professor at University of Athens, together with Dr. Apostolos Michailidis, Assistant Professor at Department of Social Theology, University of Athens. They briefed PM Modi on their work on Indian religions, philosophy and culture. The discussions focussed on the potential for deepening academic collaboration between Indian and Greek universities and ways to further strengthen India-Greece cultural relations.

India & Greece have a special connection and a relationship spanning centuries: PM Modi

August 25th, 09:30 pm

PM Modi addressed the Indian community at Athens Conservatoire, in Athens. In his address, PM Modi emphasized the unprecedented transformation that India is currently undergoing and the strides being made in various sectors. He lauded the success of the Chandrayaan mission. Prime Minister highlighted the contribution of the Indian community in Greece in advancing the multi-faceted India-Greece relations and urged them to be a part of India’s growth story.

Prime Minister’s interaction with the Indian Community in Athens

August 25th, 09:00 pm

PM Modi addressed the Indian community at Athens Conservatoire, in Athens. In his address, PM Modi emphasized the unprecedented transformation that India is currently undergoing and the strides being made in various sectors. He lauded the success of the Chandrayaan mission. Prime Minister highlighted the contribution of the Indian community in Greece in advancing the multi-faceted India-Greece relations and urged them to be a part of India’s growth story.

Prime Minister’s interaction at the Business Lunch hosted by Prime Minister of Greece

August 25th, 08:33 pm

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended the business lunch hosted by H.E. Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, in Athens on 25 August 2023.

Prime Minister’s meeting with Prime Minister of Greece

August 25th, 05:16 pm

PM Modi met H.E. Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece in Athens. The discussions covered various dimensions of the bilateral partnership, including trade and investment, defense and security among various other sectors. Both sides agreed to elevate their relationship to a ‘Strategic Partnership’.

Prime Minister pays tribute at the ‘Tomb of Unknown Soldier’

August 25th, 03:53 pm

PM Modi paid tributes at the ‘Tomb of Unknown Soldier’ in Athens. PM Modi laid a wreath at the ‘Tomb of Unknown Soldier'. He thereafter, inspected a ceremonial Guard of Honour.

PM conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour by the President of Greece

August 25th, 03:04 pm

The President of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou conferred PM Modi with The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour. The citation of the award reads, On the occasion of this visit, the Greek State Honours the Prime Minister of India, a statesman who has tirelessly promoted the global reach of his country and who works systematically for India’s economic progress and prosperity, bringing about bold reforms. A statesman who has brought environmental protection and climate change among the top priorities of international activity.”

Both countries have a historical contribution to establishing and successfully practicing the values and ideals of democracy: PM Modi

August 25th, 02:45 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Joint Press Meet with the PM of Greece, Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis. During this both India and Greece decided to double trade by 2030 and also decided to elevate the relationship of the two countries into a strategic partnership.

PM Modi arrives in Greece

August 25th, 10:57 am

PM Modi arrived at the Athens International Airport, Greece. During his visit cooperation in perse sectors such as trade and investment, defence, and cultural and people-to-people contacts will be facilitated between the two countries.