Greek and French leaders discuss defence and AI at Paris talks

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, February 10 at the Élysée Palace in Paris, France for an hour-long discussion covering key geopolitical and economic issues.

Their talks included European security concerns following Donald Trump’s re-election as US President, developments in the Eastern Mediterranean and Syria, as well as European competitiveness in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Both leaders agreed on the need for greater fiscal flexibility for EU member states investing in defence, a stance that aligns with Greece’s push for stronger European defence initiatives.

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Macron reaffirmed France’s commitment to supporting Greece on security matters, particularly in light of regional tensions.

Regarding the alleged sale of Meteor missiles to Turkey, Macron backed Greece’s position but clarified that France is not leading the sales initiative, as the Meteor missile system is developed by the multinational MBDA consortium.

The meeting reinforced the strong strategic partnership between Greece and France, highlighting their shared priorities in defence, economic competitiveness, and European stability.

Source: Protothema

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