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Mitsotakis meets UAE President: 'Greece condemns the attacks'
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Mitsotakis meets UAE President: 'Greece condemns the attacks'

From Ta Nea · (1h ago) Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi to discuss regional developments and bilateral relations.
  • Mitsotakis condemned Iran's attacks against the UAE and reiterated Greece's solidarity and call for a diplomatic solution to ensure regional peace and stability.
  • The leaders also discussed the importance of freedom of navigation for international peace, supply chains, and economic prosperity, signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Artificial Intelligence and Technology.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's visit to Abu Dhabi marks a significant moment in strengthening the strategic partnership between Greece and the United Arab Emirates. During his meeting with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Prime Minister unequivocally condemned Iran's recent attacks, reaffirming Greece's solidarity with the UAE. This stance underscores Greece's commitment to regional security and its belief in pursuing diplomatic solutions for lasting peace and stability in a volatile area.

ฮ— ฮ•ฮปฮปฮฌฮดฮฑ ฮบฮฑฯ„ฮฑฮดฮนฮบฮฌฮถฮตฮน ฯ„ฮนฯ‚ ฮตฯ€ฮนฮธฮญฯƒฮตฮนฯ‚

โ€” Prime Minister Kyriakos MitsotakisCondemning Iran's attacks against the UAE during his meeting with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The discussions highlighted the shared interest in maintaining freedom of navigation, a critical issue for global trade and economic well-being, particularly for maritime nations like Greece. The leaders' emphasis on this principle, as enshrined in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, reflects a mutual understanding of its importance for international peace, robust supply chains, and sustained economic prosperity. This alignment is crucial given the current geopolitical tensions affecting vital shipping routes.

The Prime Minister expressed his condemnation of Iran's attacks against the United Arab Emirates and reiterated Greece's solidarity, as well as its position on the need to find a diplomatic solution that will lead to sustainable peace and stability and security in the region.

โ€” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos MitsotakisDuring his meeting with the President of the UAE.

Furthermore, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Technology signifies a forward-looking approach to bilateral cooperation. This initiative, alongside discussions on economic and investment ties, demonstrates the depth of the strategic partnership. From a Greek perspective, this collaboration with the UAE, a key player in the region and a hub for innovation, is vital for fostering economic growth, technological advancement, and enhancing Greece's position on the international stage. It showcases Greece's proactive engagement in building strong alliances based on shared values and mutual benefit.

The President of the United Arab Emirates thanked the Prime Minister for Greece's support.

โ€” President of the United Arab EmiratesFollowing discussions with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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