New Delhi |Dec 14, 2025 | External Affairs
INDIA and Greece on Wednesday launched the inaugural India–Greece Maritime Security Dialogue in Athens, marking a significant step toward deepening bilateral cooperation in maritime security across strategically vital regions including the Mediterranean, Arctic and the Indo-Pacific.
The dialogue was opened by Greek Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Alexandra Papadopoulou, underscoring Greece’s interest in strengthening maritime partnerships with like-minded countries. The Indian delegation was led by Ms. Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary (Disarmament & International Security Affairs) in the Ministry of External Affairs, while the Greek side was represented by Ambassador Andreas Fryganas, Political Director, and Ambassador Maria Theofili, Head of the Task Force for the UN Security Council at the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the discussions, both sides exchanged assessments of the evolving maritime security environment across multiple theatres, reflecting growing convergence in their outlook on the safety of global commons. The dialogue focused on sustaining a secure, stable and rules-based maritime order that supports economic growth, trade and prosperity.
India and Greece explored practical avenues for bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including enhanced maritime domain awareness, naval collaboration, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations. The two sides also discussed cooperation in the sustainable development of the marine economy and ways to improve maritime connectivity, particularly through increased engagement in the shipping sector.
The dialogue highlighted the importance of working together in multilateral forums to address shared maritime challenges and reinforce freedom of navigation, safety of sea lanes and resilience of global supply chains.
Expressing satisfaction with the outcomes of the inaugural meeting, both sides conveyed their willingness to take the maritime partnership forward on all fronts. They agreed to convene the next round of the India–Greece Maritime Security Dialogue in New Delhi at a mutually convenient date, following progress on the agreed deliverables of what both described as a historic first engagement in the maritime domain.
The launch of this dialogue reflects India’s expanding maritime diplomacy beyond the Indo-Pacific and Greece’s growing role as a key maritime and strategic partner linking Europe, the Mediterranean and wider global sea routes.
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