Greek Defence Minister begins official visit to India

What happened:

 On February 6, Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias arrived in India for an official visit till February 9 at the invitation of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. He is scheduled to hold talks with Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, participate in the India–EU Forum, and visit Bengaluru to explore defence industry collaboration.

Why it matters:

 The visit highlights growing India–Greece defence engagement and broader India–EU strategic cooperation. It reflects efforts to deepen security ties and industrial partnerships amid strengthened India–EU economic relations.