Mitsotakis strengthens Greece-France ties with new defence and cooperation deals

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has overseen the signing of nine agreements with France, marking a significant expansion of bilateral cooperation across defence, education, research and technology.

At a ceremony at the Maximos Mansion, Mitsotakis and French President Emmanuel Macron signed the Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, alongside a renewed defence and security cooperation agreement between the two countries.

Additional deals included a roadmap for closer foreign ministry coordination, agreements to boost vocational education, higher education and scientific research from 2026 to 2030, and a joint declaration to develop cooperation in nuclear technology.

The two sides also agreed to collaborate on digital ocean systems, defence innovation and military technologies, as well as a framework agreement for ongoing support of MICA missile systems.

Earlier, Mitsotakis hosted Macron at the Port of Piraeus, where the leaders visited the frigate Kimon.

The visit included a guard of honour and flypast by Rafale aircraft, before the leaders toured the vessel’s operations centre, planning room and bridge alongside senior defence officials from both countries.

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