Greece and Saudi Arabia strengthen bilateral relations at landmark meeting

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman co-chaired the inaugural Greece-Saudi Arabia High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council in Al Ula on Monday, January 13.

This meeting marks the first such council between Greece and a Middle Eastern nation, underlining the growing importance of bilateral relations between the two countries.

In the meeting, Mitsotakis highlighted the strategic significance of Greece’s cooperation with Saudi Arabia, particularly in the context of global instability.

“The security of Europe and the Middle East is interdependent,” Mitsotakis stated, emphasising the role of Saudi Arabia as a key partner in stabilising the region.

The two leaders discussed a broad range of cooperation opportunities, including defence, trade, energy, tourism, culture, and sports.

Mitsotakis underscored the need for collaboration in energy, investments, and trade, with particular focus on shipping, agrinutrient products and construction.

They signed off on 46 initiatives agreed upon by the joint committees of the Council, with each committee focusing on specific sectors such as political relations, military cooperation and energy.

The leaders also addressed regional and global issues, including the ongoing crises in Gaza and Syria. Mitsotakis reiterated Greece’s call for a ceasefire in Gaza and a political resolution for a two-state solution. Additionally, he reaffirmed Greece’s commitment to Syria’s territorial integrity and discussed the importance of maritime safety in the Red Sea.

Source: AMNA.gr

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