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Greek Officials Call for Stronger EU Defense Pact and Expanded Regional Ties
Greek officials outlined foreign policy priorities that include making the EU mutual assistance clause a binding defense commitment. The approach pairs closer cooperation with Israel and Gulf states with continued engagement toward Turkey under defined limits.
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Greek officials presented a foreign policy framework that treats the EU mutual assistance clause as an enforceable defense commitment rather than a statement of principle. The plan also directs greater diplomatic and security coordination with Israel and Gulf states while maintaining channels with Turkey subject to fixed conditions.
Officials stated that the mutual assistance clause should function in practice as the EU counterpart to NATO Article 5. They indicated that Greece will pursue expanded ties with Israel and Gulf countries alongside the existing NATO framework. Engagement with Turkey will continue only when specific red lines are observed, according to the same presentation.
The policy statement did not include new spending figures or operational timelines.
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