Greek Defence Minister in India: Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias reached India on Friday for an official visit. He came after an invitation from India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. His visit will continue until February 9. During his stay, Dendias is expected to meet top Indian leaders to talk about defence ties and safety issues in different regions.
He will hold meetings with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. These talks will focus on how both countries can work closer in defence and how they can deal with security challenges together. Dendias will also take part in a discussion at the India-EU Forum.
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Bengaluru Visit
As part of his trip the Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias will travel to Bengaluru. There, he will explore ways for defence companies from Greece and India to work together. Bengaluru is a major defence and technology hub in India.
India and Greece have already increased defence cooperation in recent years. Both sides held their first-ever Joint Services Staff Talks in New Delhi in January 2026. These talks focused on training, exchanges, and building military strength. The two countries also carried out their first naval exercise in the Mediterranean Sea in September 2025. Another Passing Exercise was held near Mumbai in 2025.
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India-Greece Ties
This visit comes at a time when India and the European Union are growing closer. The timing matches stronger India-EU ties after the Free Trade Agreement was signed on January 27. This deal is often called the ‘mother of all deals’. It connects the world’s second and fourth largest economies and is seen as a major economic step.
The agreement covers a big market worth over USD 24 trillion while also serving around 2 billion people. It allows India duty-free access for 99% of its exports like textiles, spices, gems, and other products, while still protecting important sectors. Trade between India and the EU already reached USD 136 billion last year and is expected to grow more, creating jobs and business chances.
India is also expanding defence ties with other partners as Armenia recently showed interest in India’s Astra missiles during CDS Anil Chauhan’s visit this month earler. This followed earlier cooperation in October 2025 that included training and technology sharing, and joint exercises. Armenia has also been linked to deals for Pinaka rockets and Akash systems.
