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Macron’s visit and the shift to a “positive agenda” from Maximos Mansion
After the visit of Emmanuel Macron and the agreement to deepen Greek-French cooperation, the Maximos Mansion is attempting a return to the domestic agenda, investing in benefits and positive measures announced in the previous period
Macron to Mitsotakis: Greece is a model of economic progress, France will invest more
The French president spoke of an alignment of the geostrategic interests of Greece and France and called on French companies to invest in our country. He also sent a message about an “alliance of independents” and expressed his support for the IMEC corridor
At the Maximos Mansion, Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Emmanuel Macron are set to sign the new Greece–France defense cooperation agreement (photos)
What the new Greece–France defense agreement provides
The visit of Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Emmanuel Macron to the frigate HS Kimon in Piraeus (video)
Also participating in the visit are the Defense Ministers of Greece and France, the Deputy Foreign Ministers of both countries, as well as the country’s military leadership. Immediately afterward, the agreements for the new Greece–France defense cooperation will be signed
“Greece–France–Alliance” is more relevant today than ever,” Macron said in Greek at the dinner hosted by Tasoulas at the Presidential Palace (photos)
Particular interest is also drawn by the table decoration, with the floral arrangement designed in the colors of the French flag
HS Kimon in Piraeus for the first time, Macron and Mitsotakis will visit her tomorrow (video)
The arrival of the Greek Belharra at the port of Piraeus
The government denies French report claiming a plan is being considered to send Mirage jets to Ukraine in exchange for acquiring Rafale
The plan, according to Le Parisien Matin, concerns a total of 41 to 43 Mirage aircraft and is expected to be discussed during Macron’s visit to Greece - “No such thing is true,” said government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis
Russia threatens European countries, including Greece, over hosting French nuclear-capable bombers
“Obviously, our military will be forced to closely monitor this issue,” said the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister
Emmanuel Macron in Nicosia: Strengthening strategic cooperation with Cyprus in defense and security
A strong message of support for Cyprus with geostrategic implications
Le Parisien Matin: Athens considers French plan to send Mirage jets to Ukraine in exchange for acquiring Rafale aircraft on preferential terms
The plan concerns, in total, 41 to 43 Mirage aircraft and will be discussed extensively, according to Le Parisien Matin, during President Macron’s visit to Greece — the critical parameters for Athens
