Dendias called the meeting "fruitful and candid, in the framework of our long-standing, traditional bonds, common values, shared trust and mutual respect," saying it had reaffirmed "that Greece and France are close allies and friends and share the same perception regarding the developments in Europe and the wider region".
"France is one of Greece's closest partners. In the sectors of defence and security we have established a very important strategic partnership, which is constantly deepening," Mitsotakis said, praising the levels of cooperation between the two countries.
Notably, Dendias told reporters he will propose the acquisition of a fourth Belharra frigate to the Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defense (KYSEA), with Lecornu expressing a “shared desire to move forward” with the proposal.
PM has no information about French plan to sell arms to Turkey, Dendias raises issue with French envoy
Responding to media comments by prime-minister-elect Hristijan Mickoski that he would respect the Prespa Agreement but call his country "Macedonia" instead, Mitsotakis said, "I consider it unacceptable that North Macedonia will be able to attend its first (NATO Summit) with its new leadership and cast the Prespa Agreement into doubt over the name."
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is going on Thursday to Lorient, France
