India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · GREECE
India & Greece
STRATEGIC PARTNEREU MEMBERIMEC CORRIDORSHIPPING TIES
India and Greece elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership in August 2023, when PM Modi paid the first visit by an Indian PM to Greece in over 40 years. Greece has consistently supported India on sensitive issues including Jammu and Kashmir, UNSC membership, and nuclear non-proliferation regime accession. Both sides see Greece as India's gateway to Europe under the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Key economic ties include shipping, aluminium, petroleum, and a GMR Airports joint venture to build Crete's new international airport.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Greece actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
FY 2022-23. Source: Department of Commerce, India. India runs a trade deficit due to petroleum product imports from Greece.
$1.94bn
Total bilateral trade in goods
$786m
India exports to country
$1.16bn
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$1.94bnin 2023 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1950, in 7 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
The relationship is in a strong growth phase following the 2023 Strategic Partnership upgrade and 2024 summit. The GMR-Kasteli airport joint venture is underway, defence exercises are now routine, and the NSA dialogue track is established. IMEC positions Greece as an important link in India's Europe connectivity. Trade is growing but could benefit from a bilateral investment agreement to attract more Indian capital.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalAthens
Population10.7 million
RegionEurope
Diplomatic tiesSince 1950
Indian diaspora~11,000
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