KYSEA: The Middle East Developments meeting - "Solutions must be sought through diplomacy - We are closely monitoring developments"

For more than 1.5 hours he met on Friday afternoon on Friday afternoon KYSEA After dramatic developments in the Middle East by Israel’s attack on Iran.

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The prime minister returned extraordinary from Sweden, where he was to strengthen bilateral relations, especially in the fields of economics and defense.

Paul Marinakis’ announcement after the meeting was completed:

The Government Council of National Security (KYSEA) met today under Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

During the meeting, the latest developments in the Middle East were evaluated.

Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis informed the situation in the Middle East and the assistance provided from the first moment to Greek citizens in Israel and Iran.

The government is watching with concern the developments that are at risk of serious ignition in the region.

It calls on the parties to demonstrate self -restraint and not to further escalate that will cause wider destabilization.

Greece’s firm position is that solutions must be sought through diplomacy.

Greece will continue to work in this direction with partners and allies for the benefit of stability and security in the wider region.

Foreign Minister for the Middle East: “Any further escalation could be a major threat to regional and global stability”

The Foreign Ministry is closely monitoring the ‘worrying developments’ at Middle East And he believes that any further escalation could be a major threat to global stability. This is said by the Foreign Minister. In his post on X, regarding developments.

Specifically points out:

“Greece is closely following the alarming developments in the wider Middle East and acknowledges that any further escalation could be a major threat to regional and global stability.”

We urge all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint, avoid military escalation, and utilize all available diplomatic and dialogue channels.

The international community must take immediate action to prevent a regional conflagration.

– Ministry of Foreign Affairs (@Greecemfa) June 13, 2025