At the MED9 summit on Monday, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged for a comprehensive European strategy on defence and energy, calling on EU member states to strengthen cooperation in both areas.
“The European Union’s priority now is directed towards the war in Ukraine and we are dealing with that,” Mitsotakis said.
“I believe that we all advocate a 360-degree perspective on European defence. And when we think about new projects of common interest, such as the anti-missile shield, we must know that future threats may come not only from the East, but also from the South.”
He stressed the importance of protecting all EU borders, particularly along the Union’s external frontiers, and called for a faster move towards a unified energy market, especially in Southeastern Europe, where prices remain high. Mitsotakis urged for more investment, interconnections and networks to advance the EU’s long-term energy goals.
On the sidelines of the summit, Mitsotakis met with King Abdullah II of Jordan to discuss Middle East developments. He commended Jordan’s stabilising role in the region and underlined the need to maintain the ceasefire and advance US President Trump’s peace plan.
The Greek prime minister said that European nations should actively support the plan, focusing on humanitarian aid delivery and Gaza’s reconstruction, reaffirming Greece’s readiness to contribute.
Source: Ekathimerini
