PM Modi Receives With Greece's 2nd-Highest Civilian Honour As He Holds High-Level Bilateral Talks — IN PICS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a daylong visit to Greece, interacted with Greece officials and ministers on Friday. He said they discussed matters related to defence, security, infrastructure, agriculture, skills, and more. (Source: X/@narendramodi)

During his visit, PM Modi was also conferred 'The Grand Cross of The Order of Honour,' an acknowledgement of his contributions to enhancing the India-Greece partnership, by Greece’s President Katerina N Sakellaropoulou in Athens. PM Modi said this shows the respect the people of Greece have towards India. (Source: X/@narendramodi)

PM Modi also met and had very fruitful discussions with Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens. He said both sides have decided to raise their bilateral relations to a ‘Strategic Partnership’ for the benefit of their people. (Source: X/@narendramodi)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described India and Greece as a natural match, adding that the two countries' ties are ancient and strong. PM Modi's visit to Greece is the first in four decades, which only aims at strengthening bilateral relations. (Source: X/@narendramodi)

Leaders of both the country said they have decided to elevate India-Greece relations to a strategic level, encompassing cooperation in defence, security, infrastructure, agriculture, education, technology, and skill development. (Source: X/@narendramodi)

The bilateral discussions between the leaders highlighted the shared commitment to expanding cooperation, encompassing diverse areas such as maritime transport, defence, trade, investments, and people-to-people interactions. (Source: X/@MEAIndia)

Both the leaders PM Modi and President Katerina Sakellaropoulou met in Athens and discussed several issues to strengthen the India-Greece friendship as well as ways to boost sustainable development. Sakellaropoulou also congratulated India on the success of Chandrayaan-3. (Source: X/@narendramodi)

PM Modi also addressed the business delegations of India and Greece at a business lunch hosted by PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis to boost business ties between both nations. PM urged the business community to take advantage of the positive momentum in India-Greece relations to further strengthen trade and economic ties. (Source: X/@MEAIndia)