The Greek foreign ministry on Thursday issued an announcement to mark the 25th anniversary since the upgrading of diplomatic relations between Greece and Israel.

“In recent years, shared democratic values and interests have led to the forging of an important strategic partnership between Greece and Israel in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Our bilateral relations are now characterized by expanded cooperation in the political, defence, energy, economic, tourism, cultural and academic sectors,” the statement read, adding:

“After 25 years of upgraded diplomatic relations, the governments of Greece and Israel express their satisfaction at their close and friendly relations.”