«The Prime Minister’s meeting with the American President at the White House confirmed the excellent level of Greek-American relations, which are today at the best point ever“, Said today on the radio of SKAI 100.3 the deputy government representative, Aristotle Peloni.
He stressed that the Greek Prime Minister expressed at the reception the desire for our country to join the program of fifth generation F-35 fighters and buy a squad – but not before 2028 – when there will be the necessary fiscal space.
He explained that the process will soon start from the Greek side with letter of request to US authoritiesso that the discussion gradually begins, and the negotiate the terms.
Ms. Peloni also stated that all issues were raised at the meeting, including that of the Turkish provocation, as it is part of a very broad agenda. He stressed, however, that our historical relations with the United States are not defined in relation to another country.
«In such a critical period, tensions in the region are not needed. We want dialogue and open channels of communication with Turkey, but such challenges are unacceptable, they are not accepted, and will have the appropriate answer both on the field and diplomatically“, concluded.
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