This is the first Prime Ministerial Visit In 40 Years…
On Friday, 25 August 2023, PM Narendra Modi arrived in Greece on a day-long visit.
This is the first tour by an Indian PM in 40 years, for talks with the European country's top leadership to strengthen bilateral ties.
PM Modi arrived in Athens from South Africa where he attended the 15th BRICS Summit and held bilateral meetings with several world leaders to further cement India's relations with those countries.
"PM @narendramodi sets foot in the historic city of Athens for his first-ever visit to Greece.
Warmly greeted by FM George Gerapetritis at the airport," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
PM Modi is in Greece at the invitation of Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
PM Modi will hold talks with PM Mitsotakis to discuss ways to further deepen the relationship. He is also expected to meet President Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
"A packed day of engagements lie ahead in Athens. He will lay a wreath at the Tomb of an unknown soldier.
He will meet the President of Greece and hold talks with the PM of Greece," Mr. Bagchi said in the video.
He will also interact with business leaders, as well as with the Indian community in Greece during his day-long visit.
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