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    Prime Minister of Greece paid State visit to India

    Posted 23 Feb 2024

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    • Key highlights
      • Greece decided to join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). 
        • IPOI is an initiative of India which builds upon the Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) initiative announced in 2015.
      • Both countries agreed to collaborate in the Eastern Mediterranean region and advance the development of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) Corridor.
        • IMEC was launched by India on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in 2023.
      • Announced to establish a Joint Working Group (JWG) to enhance coordination on common challenges in defence, cybersecurity, counter-terrorism, and maritime security.
        • Emphasized the need for increased cooperation in defence manufacturing
      • Reiterated their commitment to double trade between the two nations by 2030.
        • Bilateral Trade in 2022-23 was USD 1.9 billion.

     

    • Key Aspects of India-Greece Relations: 
      • Key Partner in the Mediterranean Region and act as a gateway to the European Union (EU). 
      • Relations were elevated to Strategic Partnership in 2023.
      • Supported India’s membership in Wassenaar Arrangement, Australia Group etc.
        • Supports United Nation Security Council (UNSC) expansion, with India as a permanent member.
      • Joined India led Initiatives like International Solar Alliance (ISA).  

     

    RAISINA Dialogue 

    • Greek PM was the chief guest 9th edition of the Raisina Dialogue.
    • Raisina Dialogue is India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, committed to addressing the most challenging issues facing the international community.
    • The theme of the 2024 edition is Chaturanga: Conflict, Contest, Cooperate, Create
    • Jointly organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Observer Research Foundation.

     

    • Tags :
    • India-Greece
    • Raisina Dialogue
    • IPOI
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