Greece’s close relations with Cyprus and Israel are confirmed by the signing of the EastMed Interstate Agreement in Zappeion in the afternoon between the three countries.

Shortly after 12.30pm, on Thursday 2 January, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu landed at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, in Athens. The Israeli Prime Minister was greeted at the airport by Greek foreign minister Nikos Dendias.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis welcomed Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades at the Maximos mansion on Thursday morning.