Greek FM arrives in India, to discuss regional, international issues: MEA

New Delhi, Mar 22 (PTI) Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias arrived here Tuesday night on a visit during which he would undertake a comprehensive review of bilateral relations with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar and discuss regional and international issues of mutual interest. At the invitation of the external affairs minister, Dendias is on an official visit to India on March 22-23, 2022. This is his first to India.

“A warm welcome to Greek Foreign Minister @NikosDendias on his first official visit to India,” Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi  tweeted. “Our countries enjoy warm and friendly relations rooted in history and enabled by a mutually beneficial partnership,” he said.

The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that the two ministers will undertake a comprehensive review of bilateral relations and will also discuss regional and international issues of mutual interest. The minister will also call on Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu.

His visit follows Jaishankar’s visit to Athens in June last year. India and Greece enjoy close and friendly ties, rooted in a rich historical past. This exchange of visits will consolidate and further strengthen the multifaceted relationship between India and Greece, the MEA said.

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