Work will be done on Wednesday in The Hague, while on Tuesday he attended a dinner of the King of the Netherlands
Greece’s stability and credibility as an allied country in NATO According to government sources, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to underline during his intervention in the work of the North Atlantic Alliance in The Hague, the Netherlands on Wednesday, June 25th.
The Greek prime minister will recall that our country has been committing NATO defense -spending commitment (2% of GDP) even in the difficult years of the economic crisis, contributing significantly to the alliance’s potential in a critical region for regional and international security.
In addition, Mr. Mitsotakis It is expected to refer to the latest developments in the Middle East, threats to regional and global security, but also in the role that the alliance is called upon to play in the midst of an increasingly uncertain international environment.
As the prime minister will point out, “Greece spends about 3% of its GDP in defense as it faces multiple security challenges. Our country is at the hard core of the countries of the alliance that have exceeded today’s 2% commitment and is in the 5th place of NATO countries in terms of defense spending on GDP. “
Mr Mitsotakis will also refer to the country’s 12 -year equipment program of 25 billion euros, the EIA reported.
Government sources point out that the main issue of the Synod is to update the DIP-Defense Investment Pleg at 5% of GDP by 2035 and as explained by two pillars: 3.5% of the 6.5% of such as infrastructure, industry and durability.
In addition, at noon on Wednesday, the prime minister will meet with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
On Tuesday night, the prime minister of Greece was invited to a dinner by the King of the Netherlands, Willem Alexander.