New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias has said India has become an indispensable partner for Europe, underlining the growing strategic and economic importance of India for the European Union and Greece in particular.

Speaking at the India-EU Forum 2026, Dendias said that perceptions in Europe about India had evolved significantly over time.

"Maybe in the past, India was a nice-to-have but not a necessary-to-have. Now India is necessary-to-have," he said.

Highlighting economic cooperation, the Greek minister expressed strong support for the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and India, saying it would deliver substantial benefits.

"The Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and I...