Mitsotakis meeting with Netanyahu: The two leaders reaffirmed the Greek -Israel strategic relationship

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met in Israel with Beniamin Netanyahu, with the two leaders first having a private meeting and then an expanded debate.

During the meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed the Greece -Israel strategic relationship and discussed the further deepening of bilateral cooperation, especially in the field of defense.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Benyamin Netanyahu exchanged views on regional developments, with an emphasis on the Eastern Mediterranean, as well as the challenges in Syria, Lebanon and the Red Sea.

The prime minister underlined the importance of connectivity and energy works of common interest in stability in the region.

As far as Lebanon is concerned, Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the importance of stability in the country and observing the truce in the southern Lebanon.

He also noted the need to liberate the hostages and cessation of Israeli businesses in Gaza.

At the start of their meeting, the two leaders had the following dialogue:

Benjamin Netanyahu: Welcome to Prime Minister, my dear friend Kyriakos. Here are two blue and white that meet. We are two ancient peoples. Our free cultures started from Athens and Jerusalem. We have common values ​​and we share a common interest today, but also common challenges. I believe that many opportunities are before us. I look forward to the conversation with you.

You change the economy of Greece. We have passed through a similar process. Our bonds are constantly reinforced. I know many Israelis going to Greece, who invest in Greece, which is a vote of confidence. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss the challenges of security, financial opportunities and ways in which we can increase the chances of a constant peace in our region, which I know you want.

From a democracy in the eastern Mediterranean to another democracy in the Eastern Mediterranean, welcome, friend.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Thank you, Mr Prime Minister. It is always my pleasure to be here and discussing with you. It is a strategic partnership that has a significant depth, as you pointed out. There are many challenges in the field of security that we need to face in order to bring our region back to peace.

We also want to focus on our economic cooperation and our defense cooperation, which is especially important to us in Greece. I really look forward to the discussion we will have. We always have very honest and open communication. Thank you very much for accepting me today in Jerusalem.