# India-Greece maritime and diplomatic cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-greece-maritime-and-diplomatic-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-10-16T16:23:41.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 4.

Diplomatic and maritime cooperation between India and Greece has intensified, focusing on seafarer welfare and maritime security. In late September 2026, officials from India and Greece met in Athens to discuss the rights, safety, and dignity of seafarers, as well as issues regarding abandoned vessels and crew changes. Proposals were made to establish Global Seafarers Centres in Greece to support maritime workers.

Building on these bilateral ties, the third edition of ‘Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue’ convened in New Delhi from October 7 to October 9, 2026. Co-hosted by the Observer Research Foundation and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the forum addressed the blue economy, maritime logistics, and geopolitical tensions affecting global trade.

Strategic cooperation has since expanded into deeper military and industrial realms. Following meetings between Indian Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Greek Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias, Singh met with General Dimitrios Choupis, Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, in Athens. These high-level discussions emphasized the necessity for regular exchanges between armed forces and increased defence industrial collaboration. Both nations expressed a commitment to expanding cooperation through prioritized policy planning, joint staff talks, capacity building, and joint exercises, while further strengthening their strategic partnership within the maritime domain.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: India and Greece pledge enhanced defence and maritime cooperation

India and Greece are strengthening strategic ties through increased defence industrial collaboration, regular military exchanges, and enhanced maritime security cooperation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-and-greece-pledge-enhanced-defence-and-maritime-cooperation

### 2026-10-09: India and Greece strengthen strategic defence and maritime ties

India and Greece are strengthening strategic defence and maritime ties, focusing on coastal security and shipbuilding, following high-level meetings in New Delhi and Athens.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-and-greece-strengthen-strategic-defence-and-maritime-ties

### 2026-10-07: Sagarmanthan 2026 maritime dialogue convenes leaders in New Delhi

The Sagarmanthan 2026 maritime dialogue in New Delhi brings together 1,200 participants from 75 countries to discuss trade, technology, and sustainability in the global blue economy.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sagarmanthan-2026-maritime-dialogue-convenes-leaders-in-new-delhi

### 2026-09-30: India and Greece strengthen maritime and diplomatic cooperation

India and Greece are enhancing maritime cooperation, focusing on seafarer welfare, crew change logistics, and upcoming diplomatic dialogues including the Sagarmanthan 2026 event.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-and-greece-strengthen-maritime-and-diplomatic-cooperation

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