Message about how Israel supports the sovereign rights and territorial integrity of Greece, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said in statements following a meeting with the Greek Foreign Minister. Nikos Dendiasheld in Jerusalem. He also noted that differences should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, and expressed gratitude for Greece’s friendship with Israel, saying he was confident that Mr. Dendias’ visit today would lay a solid foundation.

Continuing the same wave, he emphasized that Greece and Israel play an important role in ensuring stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean, and stressed the close alliance between the two countries and solidarity in times of peace and crisis.

At the beginning of his speech, Mr. Cohen, addressing Mr. Dendias “my friend”, stressed that he is the first foreign minister of a European country to be hosted by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This is not a coincidence, it reflects Israel’s strategic relationship with Greece, he added.

1st meeting in #Israel with new #Israel FM, @elicoh1.
The talks were about
🔹strengthening strategic 🇬🇷🇮🇱 relationships
🔹 cooperation in many areas, including energy, investment, diaspora and trilateral formats
🔹international and regional events, #Eastern Mediterranean. pic.twitter.com/UEiTNhFonw

— Nikos Dendias (@NikosDendias) January 31, 2023

According to him, Israel and Greece are not only close neighbors, but also have common interests and values, as well as deep strategic economic cooperation.

He also thanked the Greek Foreign Minister for his strong condemnation of the heinous terrorist attacks of the past week.

Referring to the agenda of the negotiations, he said that they discussed bilateral relations and regional cooperation, which further strengthens and strengthens the ties between the two countries, including in the fields of energy, security, innovation and start-ups.

He also noted that bilateral trade and investment have increased.

Finally, they discussed international developments and the new opportunities that would open up after Abraham’s agreement.

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