“The position of the French government is that there should be a political solution to the Libyan issue”
“OR France It is completely written with the Greek positions that there should be a complete compliance of all states in international sea law, especially in the Eastern Mediterranean, “the Foreign Minister said. George Gerapetritis In a statement after meeting with his French counterpart Jean-Noo Barrot in Paris.
Asked about the subject of Libya And France’s stance on Greece’s initiatives said that the two sides agreed that “there should be a framework for understanding so that the member states could exercise their sovereign rights under international law and there is no divergence from these rights”.
As the Foreign Minister said, he referred to the joint challenges on immigration issues. “And, of course, the place concerning the political stability of Libya, which, since at the moment Africa, especially sub -Saharan Africa, is in a state of general ignition, creates conditions, so as to diffuse the crisis, which will affect Europe as well,” he said.
He noted that the French Foreign Minister showed particular interest in the relationship we are developing with Libya and the possibility of having our forthcoming visit and requested information on these issues. “The position of the French government is that there should be a political solution to the Libyan issue, so that Libya with its own program, with a program of its property, can go to a regime that will be unified and strong.”
At the moment, as he pointed out, there are increases in migratory currents from Libya on both sides, from eastern to Greece and from West to Italy. “It is important to record that Libya should adhere to international law. It should respect in particular the regulations concerning international sea law. “
On bilateral issues, the two sides have highlighted the increase in bilateral trade in the last five years and the margins for further increase in areas, such as energy, environmental protection, artificial intelligence and, of course, educational exchanges and university facilities.
European issues were also discussed with particular reference to strategic autonomy and immigration.
“The belief of the Greek state is that Europe’s autonomy, both in the defense and in general geopolitical, will bring multiple benefits for Europe and for Member States,” George Gerapetritis said.
In addition, on the issue of migrationGreece and France share concerns, he stressed, “which exist. We have a conviction that the European Union’s external borders should be protected and that there should be a fair distribution of weights. “
Regarding international issues, he discussed with his French counterpart issues related to the Gaza Strip, the wider Middle East, the war in Ukraine, Libya and Syria.
In terms of Gauze strip“We have a sympathy for issues that concern the status in the wider Middle East.
We have recorded the need for a European mechanism to monitor humanitarian aid currently provided, in order to prevent the catastrophic humanitarian crisis. And we also discussed the need for immediate ceasefire and release of hostages. “
In relation to the Ukraine“We condemn Russian aggression, which continues. We have referred to the issue of avoiding the circumvention of the sanctions framework currently under Russia and the need for a meaningful, immediate, unconditional ceasefire to ensure the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine. “
Finally, in relation to the Syria “We both shared the thought that there should be a much more intense preventive security policy, especially in terms of religious communities.”
“The transitional government should in practice show its inclusion, include members of the religious communities in all authorities, and ensure an environment of total security for the entire population,” he concluded.