Greek Foreign Minister says situation in Gaza needs immediate action

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Greece’s Foreign Minister has expressed his deep concern regarding the ongoing situation in Gaza and the rising maritime instability in the Red Sea.

Ekathimerini shared that Mr George Gerapetritis had discussions with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry on Wednesday (17 January).

“We are very concerned about the situation amid the spread of hostilities from all directions and on all sides,” Mr Gerapetritis said.

“There have been hostilities in northern Israel, southern Lebanon, and the Red Sea.”

Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis.
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis. Photo: Ekathimerini.

He then emphasized the need to ensure more humanitarian aid is provided to avoid further escalation to the crisis.

“The humanitarian situation in Gaza and the high number of casualties require immediate action,” Mr Gerapetriris said.

“Greece, as the country with the largest merchant fleet in the world, and Egypt, which controls the geostrategic connection point between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, have a common interest in imposing stability in the region.

“Greece, as a reliable strategic ally of all Arab nations and especially Egypt, is doing its utmost to prevent an escalation and to find a real solution to this intense problem.”

He further added in an interview with Egypt’s “Al Ahram” publication that “over the years, Greece has developed a strategic partnership with Egypt,” and that Athens appreciates Egypt’s role as “a pillar of stability in the region.”

Source: Ekathimerini.

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