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Greek Prime Minister Holds Press Conference Following NATO Summit, Addresses Prespa Agreement Violations and Cyprus Issue

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed key issues during a press conference following the NATO Summit, including violations of the Prespa Agreement by North Macedonia and the ongoing Cyprus issue. He reaffirmed Greece’s support for Ukraine while denying opposition claims of weakened Greek defense capabilities due to military aid. Mitsotakis also highlighted the strong Greek-American relationship and confirmed discussions on shared challenges and regional issues.

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Greece, Romania, Bulgaria Sign Military Mobility Agreement

Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece signed an agreement on Thursday to facilitate rapid cross-border movement of troops and weapons to NATO’s eastern flank. This military mobility corridor aims to streamline logistics and reduce bureaucratic obstacles, enhancing NATO’s response capabilities amid tensions from Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

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Mitsotakis, Erdoğan Discuss Bilateral Relations at NATO

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met during the NATO Summit in Washington, D.C., using the opportunity to discuss bilateral relations and the need for peace in both Ukraine and Palestine. Erdoğan emphasized Türkiye’s commitment to a spirit of solidarity with Greece, based on good neighborly relations.

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Greece Among Over 20 NATO Allies to Meet Defence Spending Target in 2024

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that Greece, alongside over 20 NATO allies, will meet the alliance’s 2% of GDP defense spending target in 2024. Stoltenberg underscored Greece’s consistent commitment to this benchmark, reflecting increased military expenditures across Europe and Canada amid heightened security concerns linked to Russia’s actions since 2014.

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Erdogan-Biden Meeting Remains Uncertain

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has postponed a meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House, a source familiar with the situation and a Turkish official said on Friday. The meeting, which had been planned for May 9, has been postponed to a later date.