Indian PM visits Greece

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (L, C) welcomes visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R, C) in Athens, Greece, on Aug. 25, 2023. Modi made an official visit to Greece on Friday, reportedly with a heavy business agenda. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

According to Greek media, the Indian leader was accompanied by leading businessmen, in order to explore the possibility of using Piraeus port for Indian exports.

ATHENS, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an official visit to Greece on Friday, reportedly with a heavy business agenda.

Modi held talks with his Greek counterpart, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who told the press afterward that the two sides will strengthen cooperation on trade, defense, security, infrastructure, education and culture.

Modi said the two countries have decided to upgrade their relationship to a "Strategic Relationship."

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (L) welcomes visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Athens, Greece, on Aug. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

According to Greek media, the Indian leader was accompanied by leading businessmen, in order to explore the possibility of using Piraeus port for Indian exports. In the wake of Brexit, India is considering alternative routes for exporting its products.

Modi's visit, described as "historic" by media outlets of both countries, is the first official visit of an Indian prime minister to Greece in 40 years. ■