Greek Defence Minister Dendias to Attend Adriatic and Ionian Initiative Meeting in Venice

Greek National Defense Minister Nikos Dendias arrived in Venice today to participate in the meeting of Defense Ministers of the Adriatic and Ionian Initiative (ADRION).

The meeting is being held at the Institute of Military and Naval Studies and focuses on fostering regional cooperation and addressing security challenges in the Adriatic and Ionian region.

Minister Dendias is accompanied by Vice Admiral Dimitrios-Eleftherios Kataras, head of the Hellenic Navy General Staff. Defence ministers from several other countries are also attending, including Guido Crosetto of Italy, Marjan Šarec of Slovenia, Ivan Anušić of Croatia, Dragan Krapović of Montenegro, and Pirro Vengu of Albania.

Greece currently holds the presidency of the Adriatic and Ionian Initiative, a position it assumed in June 2024 and will maintain until May 2025. The initiative aims to enhance regional collaboration, particularly focusing on improving the interoperability of the member states' navies to address shared security concerns effectively.

The meeting provides a platform for discussing strategies to strengthen defense ties among the countries bordering the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, highlighting the ongoing commitment to maintaining security and stability in the region.

(Source: Amna)