India is a steadfast friend to the people of Greece: Ram Nath Kovind

India was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the European Economic Community, says Ramnath Kovind

Greece and India have much in common. We are modern nation states built on the foundations of ancient civilisations. “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” is a timeless Sanskrit phrase that translates to “The World is a Family”. It has guided India’s external outlook down the ages and continues to do so. As sister civilisations from the earliest days of human society, Greece and India are special members of this family.

Our bilateral political and economic relationship goes back 2,500 years. Greece was the fountainhead of western culture and its imprint extended across continents. In India too, there is enormous evidence of Greek travellers,