The particularly close relations between Greece and France are referred to in today’s French Press reports.
TV networks carrying statements from Athens by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President Emmanuel Macron emphasize the need for peace and stability in the Middle East. At the same time, they present their positions on developments in the energy market.
In particular, Le Figaro newspaper in an article entitled “In Athens, Emmanuel Macron restarts France-Greece strategic partnership” notes that the main objective of the visit was the renewal of the 2021 defence agreement, which expires this year. During the official dinner hosted by President Costas Tasoulas, the French President referred to the historical ties between the two countries. He referred to the visits of Charles de Gaulle in 1963 and Valery Giscard d’Estaing after 1974.
The paper highlighted cooperation in areas such as defense, nuclear energy, trade and cultural exchanges.
The online edition of TÉLÉGRAMME also stands on the defence dimension. In an article entitled “Naval Group is in a good position”, it considers that Macron’s visit could bring new agreements for the shipbuilding industry. It puts emphasis on geo-economy and the prospects for cooperation in the naval sector.
The same medium notes that Greek-French cooperation has been strengthened in recent years through major equipment projects. It underlines that the visit is not only diplomatic, but also has a strong industrial footprint. At the same time, he links these moves to France’s strategy of European strategic autonomy.
For its part, the BFM TV network focuses on the two leaders’ statements on the Middle East. It emphasizes the need to return stability to the region. It also mentions the prediction of mutual defence within the EU, which Macron linked to recent events in Cyprus.
Finally, reports in Le Monde and Libération focus on the French president’s assurances that no fuel shortage is expected in France, despite international pressure on the energy market.
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