Joint Declaration on Strategic Cooperation Greece – Japan signed yesterday Prime Minister of Greece with its Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida at the Prime Minister’s Residence in Tokyo, which makes bilateral relations between the two sides “strategic” and deepens cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest. The fact that this year’s presidency of Group G-7, the third largest economy in the world, further enhances the importance of the visit. The joint statement contains important references by the two leaders to the need to comply with it. sovereignty And her territorial integrity of countries “by all members of the international community” and the importance of the peaceful resolution of disputes.

The agreements that, according to government sources, expand the bilateral contractual framework and strengthen cooperation with the third economic power in the world are the following: a) a memorandum of cooperation in the field of tourism, b) a settlement agreement between the General Directorate of Defense Technology and Investment of the Ministry of National Defense and relevant body of ATLA Japan, c) a memorandum of understanding between Hellenic Export Credit Company and the relevant Japanese company Nippon Export & Investment Insurance (NEXI), d) a memorandum of understanding between Enterprise Greece and the relevant body of the Japan Foreign Trade Organization (JETRO) and e) harmonization the text of the agreement on avoidance of double taxation, which Mr. Mitsotakis called the most important for strengthening economic ties, expressing his conviction that this agreement would be signed before the end of the year. With regard to the five axes of strategic cooperation, they concern: a) political cooperation, b) cooperation on regional issues, where, among other things, the commitment of the two countries to full compliance with international law, including UNCLOS, is emphasized. (International Convention on the Law of the Sea), with direct reference to unilateral attempts to change the status quo through force or coercion, c) strengthening bilateral cooperation in 10 priority areas such as shipping, the economy, investment and trade, tourism, defense and security, energy and culture, d) cooperation within the framework of the UN, the EU. and NATO and e) cooperation on global issues such as disaster prevention and climate change.

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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in a joint statement with Mr. Kisidas, expressed particular joy at the joint declaration on strategic cooperation, through which “our countries significantly improve their strategic relationship and we open the field for close cooperation in a number of different sectors. politics: politics, economics, climate, digital education, culture, tourism”. The Prime Minister stated that “we have identified great opportunities in the field of economic cooperation, given that Japan is the third largest economy in the world, and Greece is becoming a reliable and very stable place for investment and trading partner.” he also mentioned the progress marked by the Greek economy, which “grew by almost 5.6% in 2022, almost double the average forecast for the eurozone.” In a private conversation between the two Prime Ministers, Mr. Mitsotakis also briefed his Japanese counterpart on the situation in If Mediterranean “and the provocative actions of our neighbor Turkey, which undermine regional stability and security,” while he expressed Greece’s support for Japan against North Korea’s threats. Today, the Prime Minister will hold a series of meetings with important businessmen and trade representatives, as well as address the students of the University of Tokyo.