What happened
On September 19, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Mitsotakis conveyed belated birthday wishes and reaffirmed Greece’s support for the swift conclusion of a mutually beneficial India–EU Free Trade Agreement. Both leaders welcomed progress in trade, investment, technology, shipping, defence, security, connectivity and people-to-people ties, and agreed to keep in close touch on regional and global issues. Mitsotakis also expressed support for the 2026 AI Impact Summit to be hosted by India.
Why it matters to India
Greece’s endorsement strengthens India’s negotiating position in its long-running FTA talks with the European Union, potentially unlocking wider markets for Indian goods and services. Deepening the India–Greece Strategic Partnership bolsters India’s presence in the Mediterranean and EU policymaking circles, while Greece’s continued support on issues like UNSC reform and non-proliferation regimes aligns with India’s global ambitions.