Raksha Mantri holds bilateral talks with Minister of National Defence of Hellenic Republic in New Delhi

**Executive Summary** On February 9, 2026, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi with the Minister of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias. The meeting resulted in a Joint Declaration of Intent to strengthen defence industrial collaboration and the exchange of a Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan 2026, laying the groundwork for enhanced military engagements between the two countries. The Greek side also announced the positioning of a Greek International Liaison Officer at Information Fusion Center-Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), Gurugram. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Bilateral Meeting:** * Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met with the Minister of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias, in New Delhi on February 9, 2026. * Both Ministers reaffirmed the India-Greece Strategic Partnership based on shared values of peace, stability, freedom, and mutual respect. * **Defence Industrial Collaboration:** * Countries agreed to expand the capacity of their indigenous defence industries through partnership between India's ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and Hellenic defence reforms under 'Agenda 2030'. * A Joint Declaration of Intent was signed to strengthen defence industrial cooperation between India and Greece, serving as a starting point for a five-year roadmap. * **Military Cooperation:** * A Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026 was exchanged, charting the course for military engagements between the Armed Forces of both countries. * **Maritime Issues:** * Convergence on key maritime issues was highlighted. * The Greek side announced the positioning of a Greek International Liaison Officer at Information Fusion Center-Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), Gurugram. * **Other Activities:** * Prior to the meeting, the Greek Defence Minister laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and inspected the Tri-service Guard of Honour at Manekshaw Centre. * The Hellenic Delegation visited key Defence & Industrial establishments at Bengaluru and interacted with DPSUs, Defence Industry and Start-up representatives New Delhi. **Impact Analysis** **India's Defence Industry:** * **Impact:** Potential growth and expansion through partnership with the Hellenic defence industry under the "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" initiative. * **Action Required:** Engage in collaborative projects and knowledge sharing with the Hellenic defence industry to leverage mutual strengths and capabilities. **Hellenic Defence Industry:** * **Impact:** Opportunity to expand and modernize its defence sector through cooperation with India under the 'Agenda 2030' initiative. * **Action Required:** Collaborate with Indian defence industries to develop and implement joint projects in line with the five-year roadmap. **Indian and Greek Armed Forces:** * **Impact:** Enhanced military cooperation and strategic ties, facilitating joint military engagements. * **Action Required:** Implement the Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan 2026 to improve interoperability and coordination in regional security efforts. **Information Fusion Center-Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR):** * **Impact:** Increased international collaboration and information sharing on maritime issues with the positioning of a Greek International Liaison Officer. * **Action Required:** Integrate the Greek Liaison Officer into the IFC-IOR's operations to enhance situational awareness and response capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region.

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