India and Greece Strengthen Strategic Ties During 14th Foreign Office Consultations
India, Greece hold 14th FOC, review strategic partnership in Delhi
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India and Greece held their 14th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi, focusing on enhancing their strategic partnership. Key areas discussed included political exchanges, trade, defense, and cultural ties, with a commitment to combat cross-border terrorism. The next meeting will take place in Athens.
- 01The consultations were chaired by Sibi George (Secretary, Indian Ministry of External Affairs) and Ambassador Andreas Fryganas (Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
- 02The previous FOC was held in June 2023 in Athens, Greece.
- 03Both nations reviewed bilateral relations covering political, defense, trade, and cultural aspects.
- 04They reaffirmed their commitment to fighting cross-border terrorism.
- 05The next round of consultations is scheduled to be held in Athens at a mutually convenient date.
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The 14th Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Greece took place in New Delhi, co-chaired by Sibi George, Secretary (West) of India's Ministry of External Affairs, and Ambassador Andreas Fryganas, Political Director at Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The discussions reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations, including political exchanges, trade, investment, defense, education, culture, and digital public infrastructure. Both sides expressed their commitment to strengthening their Strategic Partnership and reiterated their resolve to combat cross-border terrorism. They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest and agreed to continue cooperation within the United Nations and other multilateral forums. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, highlighted the importance of these consultations and announced that the next meeting would be held in Athens at a mutually agreed time.
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