Greece’s Firm Stance Against Turkey’s Missile Deal
**Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has voiced strong objections to allegations surrounding a consortium that includes France, which is reportedly selling Meteor air-to-air missiles to Turkey. During a meeting with French Ambassador to Athens, Laurence Auer, Dendias highlighted Greece’s unwavering opposition to this potential sale. He made these comments following discussions with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Foreign Minister George Yerapetritis, underscoring the seriousness of the situation.**
In his official statement on social media, Dendias indicated that he had sought clarity on the reports regarding the missile sale during his meeting at the Ministry of Defense. “I conveyed Greece’s strong objection to the ambassador regarding this possibility,” he stated, emphasizing that such a deal would contradict the excellent strategic relations that Greece and France have cultivated.
