Washington DC, Feb. 12 -- Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States, Greek Defence Minister, Nikos Dendias highlighted India's evolving role as a major global power and emphasised Athens' desire to see New Delhi play a more prominent role in key international regions, including the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.

Dendias also said that India's military presence in these areas would benefit not only Europe but the whole world.

Speaking to ANI, Dendias said, "I am a committed friend of India. Foreign Minister Dr Jaishankar is a close friend of mine. I admire what you have achieved in your economy. Having said that, India, I believe, has a different role to play now. India is a big country, it is becoming a big powe...