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Athens sees many benefits in renewal of defence cooperation with Washington Following the signing of the amendment to the Defence Agreement between Greece and the United States on Thursday, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias described it as “a very good day for our country.”
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PoliticsGreek Politics
France defence pact secures strong backing despite questions over finances, motives Greece’s defence agreement with France, including the purchase of at least three warships, received strong approval in Greek Parliament on Thursday despite becoming a point of contention between the government and main opposition.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Mood sours as Greece and Turkey head for new round of exploratory talks Greece and Turkey return on Wednesday for the 63rd round of their exploratory talks, this time in Ankara, with the possibility that they could eventually lead to international arbitration if enough common ground is found.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Athens sees multiple defence, geopolitical benefits in pact with France French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis signed in Paris on Tuesday what they described as a “historic” defence agreement involving new warships and a mutual assistance clause.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
PM presents warship, mutual defence deal with France as game changer The media spotlight on Tuesday fell on the agreement between Greece and France for Athens to buy French-made warships in what is being presented by the Greek government as a revamping of the country’s geopolitical standing, not just its defence capabilities.