Tuesday , December 24 2024

India-Greece have common concerns on terrorism: PM

Delegation level talks were held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Delhi on Tuesday. Welcoming the PM of Greece and his delegation, the Prime Minister said that in today's meeting we discussed many regional and international issues. We agree that all disputes and tensions should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. We welcome Greece's participation and positive role in the Indo-Pacific. India and Greece will continue efforts to contribute to global peace and stability. The Prime Minister said that India and Greece have similar concerns regarding terrorism. He said that there has been extensive discussion on strengthening the cooperation between the two countries in this field. Along with this, both the countries have also agreed to interconnect the defense industry.

In a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of Greece, the Prime Minister said that after his visit to Greece last year, his visit to India is a sign of the strengthening strategic partnership between the two countries and the visit of the Prime Minister of Greece to India. A historic event after 16 years. He further said that we are moving rapidly to achieve the target of doubling bilateral trade by 2030.

Support for India's permanent membership in UNSC: Greek PM

Meanwhile, while addressing the journalists, Greek PM Kyriakos said that we support India's candidature for permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council for 2028-29. He said that India and Greece are very close to each other in many matters. The world's oldest democracy and the largest democracy are establishing cooperation and partnership with each other. Praising PM Modi, he said that I see a visionary, an excellent leader and a true friend in Modi.