At the first Security Conference in Black Sea of the International Platform for Crimea participated the Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias via video message. The stability of the Black Sea region is a top priority for Greece, the foreign minister said, and outlined that Russia’s war of aggression has caused significant changes in the strategic landscape of the Black Sea basin.

Referred to Russian invasionhe emphasized that “from the first day, we stood in full solidarity with Ukraine, providing all necessary help and support” and stressing that revisionist ambitions should not go unanswered.

He noted that for more than a year, the people of Ukraine continue their struggle for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country, and criticized that Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression violates the basic principles of International Law and the UN Charter . “The very principles and values ​​that unite us and make us safehe underlined.

Afterwards, the foreign minister highlighted the “strategic importance” of the Black Sea region for NATO. In this context, Nikos Dendias pointed out that “we have ensured that the port of Alexandroupolis significantly facilitates the transit of equipment for the defense of Ukraine” and made it clear that Greece is also investing in the development of infrastructure that will further upgrade energy security in the south and East Europe.

He also noted that emerging challenges, also related to technological progress, highlight the need to strengthen our resilience, as well as further interaction with EU and NATO partners such as Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia. in the Black Sea region.

In fact, he underlined the need for assistance in building their military and defense capabilities and strengthening their overall readiness and resilience.

Finally, the Foreign Minister congratulated Romania and Ukraine on this important initiative, the first Black Sea Security Conference of the International Platform for Crimea.