New Delhi witnessed a significant diplomatic engagement as Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a virtual meeting with Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister Harry Theoharis on Friday. The discussions centered on strengthening bilateral ties in key areas like trade, investment, tourism, and maritime connectivity.
Minister Goyal shared details of the meeting on social media platform X, underscoring India’s commitment to deepening relations with Greece. ‘India places great importance on our growing partnership with Greece and looks forward to further strengthening this collaboration,’ he stated.
This virtual summit builds on the momentum from February, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital. That high-level interaction reviewed multiple facets of the India-Greece strategic partnership, including trade, defense, security, tourism, culture, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
A major focus was the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), aimed at enhancing connectivity between the regions. The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted emphasis on this corridor, alongside expectations for a swift implementation of the India-Europe Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Such moves are poised to benefit both economies, create jobs for the youth, and foster economic integration.
The IMEC corridor will comprise two segments: the Eastern Corridor linking India to Gulf countries, and the Northern Corridor connecting the Gulf to Europe. This infrastructure initiative promises to reduce costs, secure supply chains, simplify trade, and generate new employment opportunities across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
As global trade dynamics shift, this India-Greece collaboration signals a proactive approach to building resilient economic corridors that could redefine regional connectivity and prosperity.