Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias participated today, as a keynote speaker, in the webinar of the American think tank “Jewish Institute for National Security of America” (JINSA) on US-Greece/East Med Security. In his remarks, the Minister gave a general overview of the main axes of Greek foreign policy, first of all highlighting the two main constants on which it is based, namely respect for International Law and the principles of the United Nations Charter and, on the other hand, its commitment to multilateralism and bilateral cooperation as an effective vehicle to promote synergies and overcome tensions. The Minister pointed out, furthermore, the influence of three main variables: the international policy of the US, Russia, China and the EU; the growing instability in our wider region – exacerbated by Turkey's unlawful behaviour and military involvement in regional crises, such as in Syria and Libya; and the positive developments in the Middle East, where the Abraham Accords signal a new paradigm for relations among countries of the region. On the basis of these constants, Greece’s main foreign policy goals can be briefly summarized as promoting peace, prosperity and cooperation with all partners. In this context, Mr. Dendias highlighted Greece’s stabilising role in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans, and its emergence as an energy hub. He also referred specifically to Libya and the Cyprus issue. At the same time, he pointed to the strengthening of the Greek-U.S. strategic partnership and the prospects for further enhancing it. He also highlighted the multifaceted development of cooperation with Israel and the promotion of multilateral cooperation schemes with countries in the region. Read the complete transcript of the Minister’s speech here (images/docs/anakoinoseis/2021/20210330_Παρεμβαση_ΥΠΕΞ Δενδια_JINSA_EN_1.pdf).
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