PM Mitsotakis: Today’s Greece can be the gateway of India to Europe (video)
"The strengthening of India's partnership should be a cornerstone for European policy, and I will apply this to the fullest extent for my country", the Prime Minister also said
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Today’s Greece can serve as India’s gateway to Europe,” emphasized Kyriakos Mitsotakis from New Delhi, at the inaugural session of the annual “Raisina Dialogue” conference.
“I tell our Indian friends that we are the natural gateway to Europe and beyond,” he stated.
“Greece is doing well, and we invite Indian businesses to join us on this journey,” was the Prime Minister’s message.
Mr. Mitsotakis spoke about the excellent bilateral relations between Greece and India, stating that the two countries share the same values and are closer than ever.
“You are an example for the world that needs to be known,” he said, referring to India, highlighting its strong economic growth, solidarity, and prosperity, among other things.
“Today, India is a global power, a leading player,” he added, emphasizing that strengthening EU-India relations should be a primary goal for Europe and stating that it is a central goal for Greece.
He also mentioned that the two countries share many similarities and values, and he referred to reforms.
Mr. Mitsotakis pointed out that Greece has one of the highest growth rates in the eurozone and the fastest debt reduction as a percentage of GDP, while it is characterized as the country of the year.
“Today, I am proud to speak to you about a different Greece,” he noted.
He also talked about Greek investments in India and Indian investments in Greece, such as the one in the new airport in Kastelli, Crete.
“We have even more to do by 2030,” said Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Additionally, he mentioned topics such as developments in the Middle East, climate change, artificial intelligence, and the war in Ukraine, as it has been two years since the Russian invasion.
“Ukraine is much more than a war in Europe. It is a challenge to international stability,” he emphasized.
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