Jaishankar Hails Growth in India-Greece Ties as Greek Envoy Departs
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets outgoing Greek Ambassador Aliki Koutsomitopoulou to discuss the growth of India-Greece bilateral ties.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with the outgoing Greek Ambassador to India, Aliki Koutsomitopoulou, in New Delhi on Monday to mark the end of her diplomatic tenure. During the farewell call, the Minister expressed his appreciation for her dedication and the significant progress made in India Greece bilateral ties during her time in the national capital.
A Tenure of Diplomatic Growth
Minister Jaishankar highlighted that the cooperation between New Delhi and Athens has expanded impressively under Ambassador Koutsomitopoulou's leadership. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) after the meeting, the External Affairs Minister noted that it was a pleasure to receive the Ambassador and praised her contributions to the deepening relationship between the two nations.
"Her tenure has seen an impressive growth in our bilateral ties. Appreciated her contributions and wished her the best in future endeavours," Jaishankar shared.
High-Level Farewells
The Ambassador's departure was marked by several high-level interactions within the Ministry of External Affairs. Prior to her meeting with the Minister, Ambassador Koutsomitopoulou met with Secretary (West) Sibi George on October 16.
During this interaction, Secretary George thanked the Ambassador for her role in strengthening the Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that regular high-level exchanges in recent years have been pivotal in cementing the bond between India and Greece.
Ongoing Strategic Momentum
The farewell comes amidst a period of intensified diplomatic activity between the two nations. In August, Minister Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis to exchange views on pressing international and regional affairs.
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that during their discussion, Foreign Minister Gerapetritis extended an invitation to Dr. Jaishankar to visit Greece. The two leaders also agreed to meet in New York City on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to continue their dialogue.
These continuous engagements reflect a broader trend of expanding partnerships across multiple domains, ensuring that the momentum established during Ambassador Koutsomitopoulou's tenure continues to grow.