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Macron at Maximos: New Defense Agreement Being Signed

Macron at Maximos: New Defense Agreement Being Signed

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Greece and France are set to sign a renewed defense cooperation agreement during

Greece and France are set to sign a renewed defense cooperation agreement during a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and French President Emmanuel Macron in Athens.

The signing takes place at the prime minister’s office following a symbolic visit by the two leaders to a naval frigate, underscoring the importance of defense ties between the two countries.

Macron at Maximos: New Defense Agreement Being Signed

Meeting between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the President of France Emmanuel Macron at the Maximos Mansion, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (ΣΩΤΗΡΗΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ/EUROKINISSI)

Long-Term Defense Partnership

The updated agreement builds on an existing defense pact signed in 2021 and introduces a more long-term framework. While maintaining a five-year duration, the new version no longer requires renewal upon expiration, effectively giving the partnership greater continuity.

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