Greece has strongly opposed the potential sale of METEOR air-to-air missiles to Turkiye by a consortium that includes France, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed. During a meeting with French Ambassador Laurence Auer, Dendias stressed that such a deal would undermine the strong strategic ties between Athens and Paris. Greece has formally requested an official briefing on the reports, citing concerns over regional security and military balance.
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During a recent meeting, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reaffirmed that the strategic relationship between Greece and the US will remain unaffected by election results. He stressed the need for Europe to enhance its geopolitical maturity and called for new policy approaches. Mitsotakis also highlighted the government’s commitment to reducing taxes, emphasizing that tackling tax evasion is key to achieving targeted cuts. President Katerina Sakellaropoulou echoed the importance of Europe’s geostrategic independence and confirmed Greece’s readiness to work with any elected US president.