Greece and Italy Boost Strategic Ties

Greece and Italy Boost Strategic Ties

Politics 12 May 2025 22:45

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed their countries' close political, economic, and historical ties during the High Cooperation Council meeting. Though not a formal diplomatic summit, Mitsotakis described it as a vital opportunity to align strategies on key issues such as migration, regional developments, and defense, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonian

Mitsotakis called for more frequent meetings of the council and highlighted plans to triple collaboration on electric interconnection projects. A major agreement with Italy’s state railway company was also announced, involving over €760 million in joint investments to modernize Greece’s rail system—an important step following the Tempi tragedy.

Discussions also covered Syria, Libya, and Ukraine, with a shared call for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine and a shift in migration policy priorities toward border protection and legal migration pathways.

On defence and trade, both leaders stressed the importance of strengthening European and bilateral military cooperation, while supporting closer ties with the US to avoid a transatlantic trade conflict and maintain Western unity.

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