Greece and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Strategic Ties with High-Level Cooperation Council

Politics 13 January 2025 17:00

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited AlUla, Saudi Arabia, on Monday to attend the inaugural Greece-Saudi Arabia High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council. This landmark meeting underscores the deepening ties between the two nations during a period of geopolitical shifts in the Middle East and global uncertainty, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonian

The Council, Greece's first permanent bilateral cooperation framework with a Middle Eastern country, features sector-specific committees led by respective ministers. The initiative highlights Greece's pivotal role as a bridge between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe in trade, investment, and energy.

Saudi Arabia, a key player in the Gulf region, views Greece as a stable European democracy and an essential gateway to the EU. During the Council, Mitsotakis is set to meet Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, further strengthening this strategic partnership.

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