PM Mitsotakis: We must build bridges of cooperation with commitment to the observance of international law

PM Mitsotakis: We must build bridges of cooperation with commitment to the observance of international law

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"We had the opportunity to touch on all the burning issues of international current affairs, as well as NATO's strategic priorities. We discussed the constructive role of Greece, as our country is truly recognised as a strong pillar of security, stability and democracy in this sensitive and troubled southeastern wing of the Alliance," Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in statements after his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. "Greece's special interest is obviously fixed on the south neighbourhood under the shadow of the tragic developments in the Middle East. Let me also express my hope that this time the negotiations for a ceasefire in southern Lebanon will be effective, so that at least this front can be closed as soon as possible," added Mitsotakis, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonian
"Of course, we looked at what is happening on the fronts of the war in Ukraine, with a common position that support for Ukraine should continue, especially during the winter, which has already started, and this means that we remain consistent with the package of measures of the Washington Summit. Our country has stood firmly by the side of the defenders for the thousand and some days that this illegal invasion has been going on. And we also agreed on one of the fundamental priorities, the need to strengthen our collective defence," he said.

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