Narendra Modi is making history with his upcoming visit to Greece, the first Indian Prime Minister to do so since 1983. This visit highlights the strengthened ties between the two countries.
India's strategic partnership with Greece sends a clear message to Turkey, emphasising support on critical issues such as Jammu and Kashmir and the Greece-Turkey dispute. Greece's support against terrorism contradicts Turkey's alignment with Pakistan.
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At the same time, another Indian media reports the following:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Greece will upgrade bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Seeking to benefit from a strong convergence of interests with India on regional and global issues, Greece wants to emerge as India's gateway to Europe.
Modi will pay a day-long visit to Athens on August 25, returning from South Africa, where he will attend the BRICS Summit.
Several agreements are expected to be signed after he meets with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, where the two leaders will focus on various issues, including trade and investment, shipping, immigration, culture and defence cooperation. Modi will also address an Indian community event later in the day.
“We really want to act as India's gateway to Europe. And ready for it, offering a comprehensive privatisation scheme that includes seaports and airports and logistics hubs for Indian investors to start the gateway," said Greece Charge d’affaires Alexandros Boudouris to TOI.
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