India, Greece hold inaugural Joint Services Staff Talks, deepening defence cooperation

What happened:

On January 14, 2026, India and Greece held their first Joint Services Staff Talks in New Delhi, co-chaired by officials from India’s HQ IDS and Greece’s Hellenic National Defence General Staff. The talks focused on expanding military cooperation, exchanges, and capability development, while reviewing ongoing defence and maritime engagements.

Why it matters to India:

The talks deepen India–Greece defence and maritime cooperation, strengthen India’s strategic outreach to Europe, and support its vision for regional and global security.