India and Greece elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership level.
Decision announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Athens.
Collaboration in defense and migration mobility agreement planned.
Defense and Collaboration:
India and Greece will collaborate in defense sector.
Agreement to be concluded soon for smoother skilled population movement.
Emphasis on boosting defense industries and military links.
Freedom of Navigation:
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis committed to freedom of navigation.
Shared concerns about navigation in Eastern Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific regions.
Cultural and Academic Exchanges:
Agreement to promote cultural and academic exchanges.
Enhancement of educational institution ties and people-to-people contacts.
Historical and Contemporary Ties:
Mitsotakis recalled historical ties from Alexander the Great era.
Mentioned Indira Gandhi's 1983 visit as the last Indian Prime Minister to Greece.
Sought investment from Indian entities.
Maritime Security and International Law:
Both nations committed to maintaining maritime security.
Adherence to International Law and Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Significance due to shared concerns in Eastern Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific Ocean.
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