Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended the business lunch hosted by H.E. Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, in Athens on 25 August 2023.

The event saw participation from leading Indian and Greek CEOs from diverse sectors including shipping, infrastructure, energy, among others.

During his remarks, Prime Minister highlighted India’s progress in areas such as renewables, startups, pharma, IT, digital payments and infrastructure and the various initiatives undertaken to foster business. He acknowledged the role played by these industry leaders in strengthening bilateral relations and promoting economic cooperation between India and Greece.

Prime Minister encouraged the business leaders to utilize the investment opportunities in India and be a part of India’s growth story.

The following CEOs participated in the event:

Sr. No.

COMPANY

EXECUTIVE

1.

Elpen

Mr. Theodore E. Tryfon, CO/CEO

2.

Gek Terna Group

Mr. Georgios Peristeris, Chairman of the BoD

3.

Neptunes Lines Shipping and Managing Enterprises S.A.

Mrs. Melina Travlou, Chair of the BoD

4.

Chipita S.A.

Mr. Spyros Theodoropoulos, Founder

5.

Eurobank S.A.

Mr. Fokion Karavias, CEO

6.

Temes S.A.

Mr. Achilles Constantakopoulos, Chairman and CEO

7.

Mytilineos Group

Mr. Evangelos Mytilineos, Chairman and CEO

8.

Titan Cement Group

Mr. Dimitri Papalexopoulos, Chairman of the BoD

9.

Intas Pharmaceuticals

Mr. Binish Chudgar, Vice Chairman

10.

EEPC

Mr. Arun Garodia, Chairman

11.

Emcure Pharmaceuticals

Mr. Samit Mehta, MD and CEO

12.

GMR Group

Mr. Srinivas Bommidala, Group Director

13.

ITC

Mr. Sanjiv Puri, Chairman and MD

14.

UPL

Mr. Vikram Shroff, Director

15.

Shahi Exports

Mr. Harish Ahuja, MD

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PM Modi congratulates Sanae Takaichi on her landmark victory in Japan’s House of Representatives elections
February 08, 2026

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated H.E. Sanae Takaichi on her landmark victory in the elections to the House of Representatives of Japan.

The Prime Minister said that the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan plays a vital role in enhancing global peace, stability and prosperity.

The Prime Minister expressed confidence that under H.E. Takaichi’s able leadership, the India-Japan friendship will continue to reach greater heights.

The Prime Minister wrote on X;

“Congratulations Sanae Takaichi on your landmark victory in the elections to the House of Representatives!

Our Special Strategic and Global Partnership plays a vital role in enhancing global peace, stability and prosperity.

I am confident that under your able leadership, we will continue to take the India-Japan friendship to greater heights.

@takaichi_sanae”