Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said relations between Greece, Cyprus and Israel are vital for constituting a line of stability in the region of southeastern Mediterranean.
After his meeting with the Greek Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, Kotzias referred to “a deep and bilateral dialogue” that exists between the two countries on regional security.
He pointed out that the countries are in a triangle of destabilisation, between Ukraine, Libya, Iraq and Syria.
Greece has always been a key country securing a framework of stability within that triangle.
Kotzias added that all countries must create a network of mutual support and collaboration before his meeting with deputy prime minister, interior minister and chief negotiator for the Palestinian issue, Silvan Shalom.
The Greek minister also discussed with Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz and Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotevely.
He stressed that Greece and Israel have developed their bilateral relations in all areas, such as security, energy, tourism and economy.
Kotzias believes there is a mutual decision for a dynamic development of the strategic partnership between the “people of Greece and Israel [that] are linked with friendship ties”.