India-Greece to link defence industries; focus on co-production & co-development
co-production and co-development of defence items and decided to firm up a mobility and migration pact in near future as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his visiting Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis held extensive talks to impart “new energy” to the bilateral ties.
Talking to the press after the talks, Modi said the two sides have common concerns and priorities in the fight against terrorism and there was a discussion in detail on how to further strengthen cooperation in this area.
He said the growing India-Greece cooperation in defence and security reflects the “deep mutual trust”.
“With the formation of a working group in this area, we will be able to increase mutual coordination on common challenges like defence, cyber security, counter-terrorism, maritime security,” he said, adding, “New opportunities for co-production and co-development are being created in defense manufacturing in India, which can be beneficial for both the countries.”
He said it was agreed to link the defence industries of both the countries.
Modi said he and Mitsotakis discussed many regional and international issues and it was agreed that all disputes and tensions should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.
India welcomes Greece’s active participation and positive role in the Indo-Pacific and it is a matter of happiness that the European nation has decided to join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, he said.
India-Greece relations were elevated to ‘strategic partnership’ during Modi’s visit to Greece in August last year.
