They cover the Indian Prime Minister’s visit live Narendra Modi Indian media, demonstrating the importance it attaches the Government of India in its relations with Greece.

The Indian Prime Minister laid a wreath at the monument to the Unknown Soldierand then met in a warm atmosphere with the President of the Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou, while at this time he is meeting with the prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in the Maximos Palace.

The Indian Prime Minister seems to be enjoying his visit to our country, with his staff posting videos and pictures of his warm welcome from the Indian diaspora.

“I landed in Athens. I look forward to a productive visit to Greece with the aim of deepening India-Greece friendship. I will have talks with the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and I will get in touch with the Indian community” was Narendra Modi’s message on Twitter.

They will follow extended talks by the delegations of the two countrieswhile afterwards the two leaders will make statements to the press.

At 13:00 Kyriakos Mitsotakis will host a working lunch for Mr. Modi, with the participation of Greek and Indian businessmen.

“Greece and India: A millennia-old friendship that grows stronger”

“Greece and India are linked by historical ties of friendship dating back thousands of years. As ancient civilizations, our peoples interacted and influenced each other in a wide range of fields.” the prime minister points out Kyriakos Mitsotakis in his article in the newspaper “Times of India” ahead of today’s (Friday) visit of his counterpart Narendra Modi to Athens.

It is of particular importance that elements of our cultures were intertwined and remain alive to this day, not only in our two countries, but also in the wider regions of Europe, Asia and Africa.

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Greece, as it is at the crossroads of three continents, and as a member state of the EU and NATO, it is ideally placed to be India’s gateway to Europe. Today, our two countries share common democratic values ​​and a firm commitment to International Law, including the Law of the Sea. We also agree on the need to protect the rules-based international order and promote global peace, stability and development.