Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed an agreement on security cooperation on the sidelines of the European Council Summit in Brussels.

This agreement follows Greece and the EU’s accession to the G7 Joint Declaration (July 2023) for long-term security support for Ukraine, as well as the EU-Ukraine agreement signed on June 27, 2024, during the European Council meeting in Brussels. The agreement paves the way for Greece’s active participation in efforts to reconstruct Ukraine.

What the bilateral agreement entails for multifaceted support and Ukraine’s reconstruction

The Greece-Ukraine bilateral agreement, modeled after similar agreements signed by most EU member states, aims to strengthen Ukraine’s resilience and provide comprehensive support for the country’s development and its EU integration journey.

According to government sources, the agreement covers cooperation and joint initiatives in areas such as the economy, reforms, energy, civil protection, reconstruction, recovery, cultural cooperation, and the protection of cultural heritage.

Particular emphasis is placed on Ukraine’s reconstruction, especially in Odessa, whose rebuilding Greece pledged to support due to historical ties during the Prime Minister’s visit in March.

Reconstruction efforts present opportunities for Greek companies and collaborations with both European and Ukrainian businesses. The agreement includes mutual commitments for business cooperation between the two nations, as well as collaboration in green energy production and transport, maritime transport, and logistics.

It’s worth noting that Greece had already organized a major conference on the reconstruction of Ukraine in February.

In terms of military and defense support, Greece will continue to support Ukraine as much as possible, provided it does not compromise its own defense capabilities. This support is part of Greece’s commitments within the EU and NATO frameworks.