Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis participated today in the NATO Summit, which was convened extraordinarily, through a teleconference, and in which Sweden, Finland and the European institutions also participated.
The purpose was to discuss developments following Russia’s armed, unprovoked and blatant violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The leaders of the Alliance member states unequivocally condemned Russian aggression as a blatant violation of international law, the right of states to live freely, and Russia’s international obligations.
They expressed their unwavering support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, as well as their solidarity with the suffering Ukrainian people. They considered the consequences of the unprovoked and illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine and decided that they would take all necessary measures to protect the Allies.
The Prime Minister stressed that Russia’s aggressive actions violate international law and are a blow to European and international security and stability. He recalled the position of the Greek authorities on respect for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of all countries, and condemned in the strongest possible terms the Russian revisionist actions that run counter to these values.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressed that the revisionism is the main threat to world peace and should not be tolerated, no matter where it comes from.
The Prime Minister also proposed that all NATO member states commit to implementing the framework of sanctions against Russia decided by the European Union.
He also stressed that Russian aggression in Ukraine highlighted the need for European strategic autonomy and the strengthening of NATO’s European security pillar, which requires EU member states to spend more on their defense. He welcomed the fact that several of the allies had stated their intention to increase their defense budgets and further assist the Alliance.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis also stressed the need for gradual detachment from Russian gas.
The teleconference was attended by the Minister of National Defense Nikos Panagiotopoulos, the Chief of General Staff General Konstantinos Floros, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Themistoklis Demiris, and the Director of the Diplomatic Office of the Prime Minister.
Source: Capital
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