India–Greece Business Forum 2026 highlights stronger bilateral trade, investment,
innovation, and MSME collaboration under the
leadership of Shri Piyush Goyal and H.E. Harry Theoharis
Athens, Greece | July, 18 2026 : The India–Greece Business Forum 2026, held in Athens, brought together
government representatives, diplomats, policymakers, and industry leaders from
both nations to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation and explore new
opportunities across key sectors. The forum focused on trade, investment,
infrastructure, innovation, digital transformation, logistics, and sustainable economic
growth, reinforcing the shared commitment of India and Greece to deepen their
strategic economic partnership.
A key highlight of the event was the
participation of Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon'ble Minister of Commerce and
Industry, Government of India, who led the Indian business delegation to
Greece. The delegation reflected India's growing global economic presence and
its commitment to expanding international partnerships while creating new
opportunities for Indian businesses.
A special mention goes to the Government of
India for consistently standing with Indian MSMEs on global platforms.
Through initiatives that encourage international trade, investment, market
access, and policy support, the Government continues to empower Micro, Small
and Medium Enterprises to participate in global value chains and strengthen
India's position as a trusted business partner worldwide.
The forum commenced with the India–Greece
Business Council Meeting, where delegates participated in networking
sessions followed by sector-specific business roundtables. Discussions covered
Infrastructure, Energy, Ports, Logistics, Shipbuilding, Warehousing,
Digitalization, Defence, Trade, Gem & Jewellery, Food, and Agriculture.
These sessions enabled Indian and Greek business leaders to exchange industry
insights, discuss emerging opportunities, and identify practical areas for
future collaboration.
The Infrastructure Roundtable was
moderated by Mr. Dimitrios Dimitriou, General Secretary of the Athens
Chamber of Commerce & Industry, along with Mr. Alok Srivastava of
GMR Airports. The discussion emphasized infrastructure development, logistics,
ports, energy, and supply chain connectivity as key drivers of bilateral trade
and long-term economic growth.
Another important session focused on Digitalization,
Defence, Trade, and Gem & Jewellery, moderated by Mr. Fanis
Matsopoulos, Member of the Executive Board and Head of Business Advisory at
the Athens Chamber of Commerce & Industry, together with Mr. Sarbajit
Deb, Vice President and Head – Europe at Larsen & Toubro. Industry
leaders discussed digital transformation, advanced manufacturing, international
trade, innovation, and technology-led business expansion.
The Food and Agriculture Roundtable,
jointly moderated by Mrs. Maria Arvanitopoulou, Member of the Board of
Directors at the Athens Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and Mr. Amit
Sawhney, Managing Director of KIZ Foods Pvt. Ltd., explored opportunities
in agricultural trade, food processing, resilient supply chains, and
sustainable business practices.
The second half of the programme featured the India–Greece
Business Forum, coordinated by Mr. Fanis Matsopoulos.
The session opened with welcome remarks from Mr.
Ioannis Bratakos, President of the Athens Chamber of Commerce &
Industry, who emphasized the importance of strengthening economic cooperation
between India and Greece through sustained dialogue and private-sector
participation.
This was followed by remarks from Shri Ravi
Shankar, Ambassador of India to Greece, who highlighted the growing momentum
in bilateral relations and the expanding opportunities for trade, investment,
and strategic collaboration between the two countries.
The forum also featured remarks by Mr.
Dimitris Skalkos, Secretary General for International Economic Affairs at
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of Enterprise Greece.
A keynote address was delivered by H.E. Mr.
Harry Theoharis, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic
Republic, who underlined Greece's commitment to fostering stronger economic
engagement with India and expanding cooperation across strategic sectors.
The event concluded with the keynote address
of Shri Piyush Goyal, who reaffirmed India's vision of building stronger
international economic partnerships through innovation, investment,
entrepreneurship, manufacturing, and trade. He highlighted India's rapid
economic transformation and emphasized the importance of creating mutually
beneficial opportunities for businesses from both countries. His address
reinforced India's commitment to promoting global collaboration while
encouraging greater participation of Indian enterprises, including MSMEs, in
international markets.
As reflected in the event visuals, the Indian
business delegation participated alongside senior government officials and
industry representatives under the theme "Honoured to be Part of the
Indian Business Delegation to Athens, Greece", symbolizing the growing
strategic and commercial relationship between India and Greece. The
delegation's participation highlighted efforts toward strengthening
partnerships across borders, exploring new business opportunities, and building
a stronger India–Greece economic relationship.
The programme concluded with closing remarks
by Mr. Ioannis Bratakos, followed by a networking reception that enabled
government representatives, business leaders, and investors from both countries
to explore future partnerships.
Throughout the forum, discussions emphasized
the importance of international dialogue in promoting trade, investment,
innovation, and sustainable development. Participants examined opportunities to
enhance business connectivity, facilitate knowledge exchange, encourage
responsible investment, and strengthen cooperation across multiple industries
that contribute to long-term economic progress.
The forum also highlighted the growing
importance of collaboration between governments, financial institutions,
industry associations, and private enterprises in addressing emerging global economic
opportunities. By bringing together policymakers and business leaders under one
platform, the event fostered meaningful discussions on technology,
infrastructure, supply chains, digital transformation, and investment-led
growth.
As India and Greece continue to deepen their
economic engagement, the India–Greece Business Forum 2026 stands as an
important milestone in strengthening bilateral relations. Through
sector-focused dialogue, government leadership, and industry collaboration, the
forum reinforced a shared vision for sustainable economic progress while
opening new avenues for trade, innovation, and international business
cooperation.