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PM #Mitsotakis and French President #Macron announce #Belharra frigates deal
#Greece and France, said the Prime Minister, are today taking the first step towards European defence independence.
PM #Mitsotakis and French President #Macron announce #Belharra frigates deal
#Greece and France, said the Prime Minister, are today taking the first step towards European defence independence.
French defense and foreign ministers Florence Parly and Jean-Yves Le Drian, and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias were also part of the signing.
The deal foresees the purchase by Greece of three French-built, state-of-the-art frigates, with the option of a fourth, and a delivery date of between 2025 and 2026.
The frigates will also be compatible with the jets Greece is also purchasing from France. It has already ordered some 24 Dassault-made Rafales this year.
The agreement, said Macron, strengthens cooperation in the area of security and helps safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both countries.
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