New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): In a significant step toward strengthening bilateral defence ties, India and Greece on Tuesday conducted the inaugural India-Greece Joint Services Staff Talks in New Delhi. The landmark meeting underscored the growing convergence between the two countries in defence and security cooperation.
The talks were co-chaired by senior officials from India’s Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff and the Hellenic National Defence General Staff of Greece. Senior representatives from both sides held detailed discussions aimed at expanding the scope and depth of military-to-military cooperation, reflecting the shared strategic outlook of the two nations.
In a post on X, the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff said the inaugural Joint Services Staff Talks were successfully conducted in New Delhi and focused on further expanding bilateral military cooperation. The discussions covered exchange programmes, capability development, and measures to enhance military-to-military engagement. Ongoing defence engagements and initiatives were comprehensively reviewed, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepening strategic cooperation and strengthening defence ties.
A key focus of the deliberations was enhancing collaboration through structured exchange programmes, capability development initiatives, and practical measures to strengthen operational engagement between the armed forces of India and Greece. The discussions also reviewed existing defence engagements and ongoing initiatives, ensuring continuity while identifying new opportunities for cooperation across domains.
Last month, the India-Greece Maritime Security Dialogue was held for the first time in the Greek capital, Athens, where both nations held comprehensive discussions on strengthening cooperation across key maritime domains.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the two sides exchanged assessments of the maritime environment in the Mediterranean, Arctic, and Indo-Pacific regions. They discussed ways to sustain a secure and safe maritime environment conducive to economic growth and prosperity through bilateral cooperation and engagement in multilateral fora. The discussions also explored avenues for cooperation to enhance maritime domain awareness, sustainable development of the marine economy, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, naval collaboration, and improved maritime connectivity with increased engagement in the shipping sector.
Reaffirming their commitment to deepening maritime ties, both sides expressed willingness to advance cooperation across all identified areas. They agreed to hold the next round of talks in New Delhi at a mutually convenient date, following progress on deliverables from the inaugural dialogue. (ANI)
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