Foreign Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos met today with Indian Ambassador Tsewang Topden. During the meeting they discussed the potential for deepening cooperation between the two countries based on the traditional ties of friendship between Greece and India.
More specifically, emphasis was put on strengthening bilateral trade and balancing trade transactions, while special mention was made of the potential for mutually beneficial cooperation in the sectors of energy, shipping and construction. The Indian Ambassador underscored Greece’s role in the development of Indian-EU relations. Mr. Avramopoulos addressed an invitation to the Foreign Minister of India to visit Greece, noting that the two Ministers will have the opportunity to meet on the margins of the UN General Assembly in September.