A strong message to European institutions, but also to third countries such as Libya and Egypt, the Prime Minister sent Kyriakos Mitsotakis At a press conference after the EU summit was concluded, putting the migration and the risk of consolidating a new journey of illegal immigration from East Libya to Crete to the top of the agenda.
“We will do everything to keep the new migratory route be consolidated”
The prime minister welcomed the fact that the migratory and especially the situation in Libya He worked on both the morning informal meeting and the meeting. “We had the opportunity, along with my Italian counterpart, to inform our partners of the significant increase in flows and the new road that seems to open between eastern Libya and Crete,” he said.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis made it clear that Greece will take every possible measure to prevent this journey from being consolidated: “We will use all the media, as Greece and as Europe, that is, ‘carrot’ and ‘whip’ to ensure that this new migratory pathway will not be established.”
Surveillance Business – European Shipment to Libya
The Greek prime minister announced the shipment of ships outside Libya’s territorial waters, as a measure of autonomous Greek action for the surveillance of the area and the timely interception of migratory flows. At the same time, it announced that in early July the Commissioner for Immigration of the EU. He will visit Libya, along with Foreign Minister Greece, Italy and Malta, to convey the European message for strict border surveillance and better cooperation with the Libyan authorities.
On target and Egypt
Mr Mitsotakis noted that much of those who attempt to cross the New Road are Egyptian citizens, underlining the need to return immediately to Egypt, which is considered a safe country. “There should be consultation for Egypt to accept its nationals who end up in Europe without being entitled to asylum,” he said.
Greek-Libyan relations and the Turkish-tired Memorandum
The Prime Minister reported Extensively in Greek -biblian relations, stressing that Greece is ready to negotiate for the demarcation of marine zones with Libya as soon as it has a single government. He recalled the successes of his government in the EEZ delineation with Italy and Egypt, stressing that unlike previous governments, the current leadership does not hesitate to move on to major diplomatic moves.
About the Turkolibyy Memorandum, Mr. Mitsotakis described his re -condemnation as a positive, referring to a clear message that the memorandum is non -existent and illegal. “Greece announces plots for investigations south of Crete, exercising its sovereign rights, with full respect for the midline,” he added.
European Defense – Turn to Common Borrowing
As far as European defense is concerned, the Kyriakos Mitsotakis It has made the progress made by the creation of two new financial tools to enhance EU defense capacity, stressing that countries such as Denmark and Finland – traditionally cautious – now recognize the need to increase defense spending.
Specifically reported to Safe program, promoting common European commissions, and revealed that Greece It evaluates its utility for its own equipment interests.
At the same time, it praised the amendment to the Council’s conclusions, according to which cooperation with third countries for financial tools requires compatibility with the goals of the KEPPA (Common Foreign and Security Policy), which works for the country.
Middle East – Pressure in Israel to cease fire
The prime minister was also placed on developments in the Middle East, expressing Greece’s steady position in favor of peaceful settlement. He reiterated the need for immediate truce in Gaza, accompanied by the release of the hostages, and asked the EU. to exert substantial pressure on Israel to limit businesses affecting civilians.
At the same time, it reiterated Greece’s opposition to any Iranian attempt to acquire nuclear weapons, calling for diplomatic efforts to decline in the wider region.
OPEKEPE: “I will study the case file”
Finally, in a question about complaints about OPECEPE, Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he did not have a complete picture of the folder and avoided extending an extensive comment. “I will examine the case file and place it when I have all the items,” he said.