Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh recently held discussions with Vice Admiral Dimitrios Eleftherios Kataras, Chief of the Hellenic Navy, in New Delhi to strengthen defence cooperation between India and Greece. Both sides reiterated their commitment to bolstering the strategic partnership during the meeting. The talks primarily focused on areas such as maritime security, shipbuilding, and autonomous platforms, emphasizing the importance of enhancing the India-Greece defence collaboration.
Vice Admiral Kataras also met with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi to explore ways to enhance maritime cooperation through navy-to-navy interactions, joint exercises, and training exchanges. The discussions highlighted the mutual interest in deepening operational collaboration and promoting maritime security. Additionally, Vice Admiral Kataras received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Block Lawns prior to the meeting, underscoring the significance of the visit.
Furthermore, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Greece’s National Defence Minister Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias recently discussed expanding the capacity of their indigenous defence industries. The partnership aims to combine India’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative with Hellenic defence reforms under ‘Agenda 2030.’ Both ministers reaffirmed the shared values of peace, stability, freedom, and mutual respect that underpin the India-Greece Strategic Partnership. They also exchanged a Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026, outlining future military engagements between the two countries’ armed forces.
