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Greece and France defense and energy cooperation

Overview

Greece and France have engaged in discussions to deepen strategic defense and energy cooperation. Greek Minister Nikos Dendias met with French counterpart Catherine Vautrin to discuss implementing existing defense agreements and collaborating within the defense industry. The talks included updates on major European defense programs, such as the sixth-generation fighter jet project (FCAS) and the next-generation main battle tank (MGCS).

Regarding energy, the two nations are working to maintain diplomatic engagement concerning an electrical interconnection cable project between Greece and Cyprus. Reports from the Greek Ministry of National Defense suggest France has a strategic interest in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly regarding the involvement of French companies in subsea cabling.

Entities

France · Thessaloniki · Catherine Vترin · Marseaux · Catherine Vautrin

Timeline

6 days ago

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Greece and France discuss energy and defense cooperation
Greece and France are strengthening strategic ties, focusing on the Greece-Cyprus electrical cable project and European defense programs like FCAS and MGCS.

Sources

flash.gr · in.gr · makthes.gr · naftemporiki.gr · parallaximag.gr