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Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias to Meet with French Counterpart Catherine Vautrin Aboard Frigate “Kimon”

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Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias to Meet with French Counterpart Catherine Vautrin Aboard Frigate "Kimon"

January 28, 2026

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On Thursday, 29 January 2026, the Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendiaswill meet with the Minister of the Armed Forces of France, Catherine Vautrin.

The reception will take place at Salamis Naval Base (at 10:30 a.m.), followed by a meeting of the two Ministers aboard the first Hellenic FDI-HN ("Belh@rra") type Frigate "Kimon". The meeting will include a joint press conference (at approximately 12 p.m.), after which the Greek Minister will host a working lunch for his French counterpart.

During the meeting, the two Ministers will discuss the further enhancement of the strategic defence cooperation between Greece and France. In particular, the meeting agenda includes the renewal of the bilateral Strategic Partnership Agreement for Cooperation in Defence and Security, defence industry cooperation with emphasis on innovation, joint operational programmes, as well as matters of regional and international security, focusing on stability in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East.

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