Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez, and King Felipe VI during his visit to Madrid, Spain.
During the meeting with the Spanish Prime Minister, the shared commitment to strengthen bilateral relations was confirmed, with an emphasis on the economy and defence, as well as cooperation on issues of shared European interest, particularly the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).
Mitsotakis- Sánchez discussed coordination between Greece and Spain on support for Cohesion Policy and the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), as well as the implementation of the recommendations of the Draghi report. Mitsotakis stressed the need for joint European investment in areas of common interest, supported by European funding on the basis of the Draghi and Letta reports, with a focus on defence and joint defence projects, such as a European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
The two leaders agreed on the importance of strengthening European collective security and exploring the prospects for Greek-Spanish cooperation in defence. Initiatives by both countries concerning the protection of minors online were also discussed.
They exchanged views on international and regional developments, with a focus on the situation in Ukraine, the Middle East, the implementation of the second phase of the 20-point peace plan for Gaza, and developments in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Mitsotakis also received by King Felipe VI at the Palace of Zarzuela.