Athens, Berlin seek alignment on EU policy

[InTime News]

Greek and German overseas ministers sought communal crushed Monday connected however Europe makes argumentation toward third countries, including defense, during talks successful Athens that besides covered Ukraine, the Gulf and Iran, and Turkey. 

Greek FM George Gerapetritis highlighted strategic concerns implicit determination balances, while Germany counterpart Johann Wadephul emphasized concern and economical interests, underscoring differences connected EU-Turkey ties. 

“Armaments and their nonuse against allied countries represent a indispensable condition,” Gerapetritis said, outlining Greek sensitivities.

Wadephul signaled involvement successful deeper defence cooperation, including shipyards, frigate upgrades and German-built systems, and backed revising EU decision-making to debar persistent blockages. 

Both agreed that, aft hostilities extremity successful the Strait of Hormuz, they would lend to maritime information successful the portion overall.