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Greek alliances: A new defense doctrine, using energy and diplomacy as “weapons” against Ankara’s challenges
With targeted moves, Greece is upgrading its position vis-à-vis Turkey, while balancing between its obligations as an EU member and its strategic relations with the U.S. The next goal is a return to the Balkans and positioning the country within the new framework taking shape
France: First tests of Camcopter S-100 drones destined for Greek frigates successful
The systems were deemed suitable for operational use, paving the way for their gradual integration into the FDI frigates being built for Greece, according to French media
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
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
