New Delhi, August 25: As he arrived in Athens on Friday, Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Greece in 40 years. This is also Modi's maiden visit to Greece. Taking to X, the Prime Minister said: "Landed in Athens. Looking forward to a productive Greece visit aimed at deepening India-Greece friendship. I will be holding talks with @PrimeministerGR Kyriakos Mitsotakis and also interacting with the Indian community." PM Narendra Modi Gifted Greek Headdress, Accorded Warm Welcome by Indian Diaspora in Athens (Watch Video).
Also in a tweet, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that Modi "sets foot in the historic city of Athens for his first-ever visit to Greece. Warmly greeted by FM George Gerapetritis at the airport". PM Modi Greece Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Arrives in Athens, Gets Welcomed by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis (Watch Video).
PM Modi Arrives in Greece on a One-Day Official Visit
#WATCH | PM Modi arrives in Greece on a one-day official visit pic.twitter.com/Dxw6lDmPgx
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
PM Narendra Modi Lands in Athens
Landed in Athens. Looking forward to a productive Greece visit aimed at deepening India-Greece friendship. I will be holding talks with @PrimeministerGR Kyriakos Mitsotakis and also interacting with the Indian community. pic.twitter.com/CaHaYoa5yb
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 25, 2023
A packed programme involving interactions with Greek leadership, business community, Indian diaspora and prominent personalities awaits the Prime Minister during his day-long trip.
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