Defence Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos will visit Brussels in order to participate in the meeting of NATO countries Defence Ministers on June 3-4, according to a ministry announcement.

During the meeting, important decisions on the future of the alliance are expected to be taken.

NATO Defence Ministers will discuss the progress in the development of allied capabilities and measures to provide security assurances to allies. Special emphasis will also be given to the alliance’s cyber defence and maritime strategy.

Avramopoulos will also participate in the NATO-Ukraine Committee summit, that will focus on the strategic implications of the Ukrainian crisis and the long-term effects on the Alliance’s defensive policy.

Avramopoulos will have bilateral meetings with his counterparts on the sidelines of the summit.