00:00 The momentous state visit of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to India is a landmark
00:09 event marking a significant stride in diplomatic relations between Greece and India.
00:14 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accompanied by his esteemed delegation and his wife, was
00:20 warmly received by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi, further
00:26 accentuated by the grand welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself.
00:32 A highlight of this visit is Prime Minister Mitsotakis' role as the chief guest and keynote
00:37 speaker at the prestigious Rai-Zena Dialogue 2024.
00:41 Taking place from February 21 to 23, this flagship conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics
00:48 organized by the Ministry of External Affairs, in collaboration with the Observer Research
00:52 Foundation, underscores the critical discussions on global challenges that lie ahead.
00:58 The agenda of this visit is as rich in diplomacy as it is in cultural exchange.
01:03 Bilateral discussions between PM Modi and PM Mitsotakis are eagerly anticipated, focusing
01:09 on deepening cooperation and exploring new frontiers in the India-Greece relationship.
01:14 A testament to the honour bestowed upon the Greek Prime Minister, a lunch banquet hosted
01:19 by PM Modi, promises not just diplomatic dialogue but also the warmth of Indian hospitality.
01:26 In a gesture of respect and remembrance, Prime Minister Mitsotakis, alongside his wife, Mareva
01:31 Gabrovski Mitsotakis, paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajkot, reiterating the shared values
01:37 and mutual respect that form the bedrock of the India-Greece partnership.
01:43 This visit is not just about the bilateral ties between India and Greece but also highlights
01:48 India's growing interaction with Europe.
01:50 Earlier, the Greek Foreign Minister Georgis' discussion with India's External Affairs Minister
01:55 S.J. Shankar set the stage for enhancing cooperation.
01:59 Notably, this visit marks the first bilateral engagement of the head of state or government
02:05 level from Greece to India in past 15 years, since the last Prime Ministerial visit in
02:11 2008.
02:12 This historic occasion is a testament to the strengthened bonds and the strategic partnerships
02:17 alleviated during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Greece in August 2023.
02:23 As we continue to cover this significant event, stay tuned for insights into discussions,
02:28 the outcomes and the moments of diplomacy that define the India-Greece partnership and
02:34 relationship.
02:35 With Prime Minister Mitsotakis also set to visit Mumbai, this visit promises to usher
02:40 in a new era of cooperation, understanding and friendship between India and Greece.
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