New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias on Saturday said the Indian subcontinent could emerge as one of the most suitable partners for legal migration to Europe, citing the continent's ageing population and near-negative population growth.

Speaking at the India-EU Forum 2026, Dendias said migration was a global, long-standing phenomenon that would continue, but stressed that Europe must develop a balanced, structured migration framework.

"Migration is a world phenomenon. It was part of what was happening in the world in the past, and it will remain in the future," he said.

Highlighting Europe's demographic challenges, Dendias said population growth across the continent was "almost negative," creating a growing need fo...