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"Irritation" in the Turkish media after Mitsotakis' statements in Ankara on the casus belli
Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ statements after the NATO Summit in Ankara were the focus of the Turkish media, with some reports adopting a particularly critical tone towards the Greek Prime Minister.
Meeting between Gerapetritis and Rubio on the sidelines of the NATO Summit
– What they discussed
Today, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the NATO Summit.
The meeting took place in an excellent atmosphere.
The discussion centered on regional developments in the Middle East and the Mediterranean.
The American Secretary of State emphasized Greece’s reliability as a partner and ally within NATO in the Eastern Mediterranean and the importance he places on Greece’s role as a factor of stability in the region. Mr. Gerapetritis referred to the U.S. efforts to de-escalate tensions in the broader Middle East area.
Both stressed their determination to strengthen the strategic bilateral relations.
Emphasis was placed on the importance of interregional cooperation as a means to promote stability and development.
The American Secretary of State expressed his desire to visit Greece in the near future.
Mitsotakis’ statement at the NATO Summit – “We are committed to spending over €25 billion on defense over the next 20 years”
Kyriakos Mitsotakis is in The Hague, participating in the NATO Summit. The Greek Prime Minister, upon his arrival at the NATO Summit, stated that Greece already spends 3% of its GDP on defense, while he pledged that our country will spend over €25 billion on defense over the next 20 years.