Greek interest in Middle East deepening

In a visit underscoring Greece's deepening interest in the Middle East, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis became the first EU leader to travel to Lebanon on Monday following the recent ceasefire in the country's south. Meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Mitsotakis pledged Greek support for regional reconstruction and highlighted its role in fostering dialogue across communities and states in this historically volatile area.

"The fact that I am the first foreign leader to visit Lebanon after the ceasefire and the developments in Syria is significant to me," Mitsotakis said, emphasizing Athens' commitment to stability and cooperation. His counterpart Mikati responded, stressing that "in many ways, we are neighbors, Cyprus and Greece are so close, and we always strive for the best relationship with them."

The visit also included meetings with Patriarch...