Athens, Greece – Greece intends to enhance cooperation in defense and armaments with Arab countries across the Middle East, as part of Athens’ drive to expand its military and security partnerships with nations in the region, according to statements by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reported by the Associated Press.
New Defense Partnerships
Mitsotakis stated that Greece looks forward to launching new projects in defense cooperation with Arab countries, noting that his nation aims to develop a balanced partnership encompassing the entire Middle East. These directives align with Athens’ efforts to strengthen its presence in the regional defense market and leverage growing relations with several regional partners.
Defense Agreement With Israel
The Greek Prime Minister referenced the defense agreement recently signed between his country and Israel, arguing that this step could serve as a foundation for further military and security projects during the upcoming phase. Through deepening defense ties, Athens seeks to expand its network of regional partnerships alongside ongoing military and security cooperation with Israel.
Balanced Middle East Engagement
Mitsotakis emphasized that his country does not target building defense ties with a single regional actor, but rather seeks to establish a balanced partnership with the Middle East as a whole. This policy highlights Greece’s desire to extend its military relations beyond traditional cooperation with European allies, opening space for new ventures with Arab nations, particularly in armaments and defense manufacturing.
