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Greek Premier, Embracing Israeli Defense Cooperation, Also Courts Arab States

From Times of Israel · () English

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  • Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expanding defense cooperation with Israel through a $3.5 billion air-defense deal.
  • He is also seeking closer ties with Arab states, with a visit to Egypt planned this week and a Saudi Arabia trip expected soon.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is leaning into defense cooperation with Israel while also reaching out to Arab states. His diplomatic push follows a $3.5 billion agreement with Israel for air-defense assistance, concluded amid shared concerns about Turkey.

Mitsotakis is due to visit Egypt this week. He has also said he plans to travel to Saudi Arabia soon, adding an Arab dimension to Greece’s regional outreach.

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