Shrinking local populations across Europe are opening up more possibilities for the smooth and easy migration of Indians without any legal hassles.
New Delhi Europe’s demographic crunch is pushing policymakers to rethink migration, and India is firmly on the radar.
Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said on Saturday that India could emerge as one of Europe’s most viable partners for legal migration, as the continent struggles with an ageing population and a shrinking workforce, according to a CNN-News18 report.
The minister was speaking at the inaugural India-EU Forum, organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in partnership with the Ananta Centre in New Delhi.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered the opening address on February 6, while Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal participated in a special session the same day.
The forum concluded on Saturday after two days of discussions on trade, security, technology and geopolitics.
Stressing the need to separate legal migration pathways from irregular and unsafe routes, the Greek Minister called for stronger international cooperation to counter what he described as a large-scale criminal enterprise
The Defence Minister also highlighted the deep historical and cultural links between India and Greece, speaking about Alexander the Great’s expedition to the region in 326 BC and India’s presence in Greek mythology.
He said modern geopolitical and economic cooperation offered tremendous opportunities to renew and deepen bilateral ties in a contemporary context.
The Track 1.5 dialogue brought together over 200 policymakers, industry leaders and strategic experts from India and European Union member states.
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