Greece and France sign "historic" defense deal as Athens purchases warships
Greece sealed an arms deal with France on Tuesday for the purchase of frigates worth about 3 billion euros. The agreement is part of a broader defense and security strategic partnership pact that includes a clause on mutual defense assistance and which French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described as “historic”. The two leaders announced the deal together in Paris, and both made a point to stress that in addition to strengthening cooperation in the region and safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both countries, the deal is also an important step towards European strategic autonomy.
Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins our host Thanos Davelis to break down this “historic” deal between Greece and France.
Read Vassilis Nedos latest piece in Kathimerini English Edition: New power balance in East Med with French frigates, corvettes deal
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