(MENAFN- UkrinForm) According to Ukrinform, this is stated in the declaration released by the Office of the President of Ukraine following their meeting.

“President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed ways to strengthen cooperation aimed at restoring comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine and ensuring stability and security in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, South-East Europe and wider Euro-Atlantic region. The parties reaffirmed their shared commitment to countering Russia's armed aggression and overcoming other ongoing challenges to regional stability and territorial integrity, including territorial waters, and developing bilateral relations in the spheres of security, defense, economy, protection of critical infrastructure and humanitarian aid,” the statement reads.

The declaration emphasizes the urgent need for a complete and unconditional ceasefire as the first step toward launching a genuine peace process that will ensure a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter.

The parties underscore the importance of providing Ukraine with reliable and effective security guarantees capable of deterring any renewed aggression through strengthening the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Greece reaffirms its commitment to supporting Ukraine on its irreversible path toward full Euro-Atlantic integration, including future membership in the European Union. In this context, both sides will deepen cooperation in the defense industry, including through joint projects.

The sides stressed the importance of energy security and gas supply and agreed to enhance cooperation in diversifying energy sources, developing renewable energy, and restoring Ukraine's energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks. Greece expressed its readiness to provide expertise and resources to bolster Ukraine's energy resilience.

In addition, the parties agreed to deepen defense cooperation focused on strengthening maritime security, including through collaboration on the development and use of maritime unmanned systems (UAVs), conducting joint exercises and training related to unmanned maritime systems, and increasing information exchange on maritime threats.

Both sides acknowledged the importance of cybersecurity and agreed to develop joint initiatives to strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure and counter cyberattacks and hybrid threats directed against both states.

Ukraine and Greece also expressed their joint commitment to international efforts aimed at ensuring the return of Ukrainian children illegally deported by the Russian Federation and holding those responsible to account in accordance with international law.

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The parties emphasized the need to maintain comprehensive pressure on the Russian Federation until the complete withdrawal of its troops from Ukrainian territory, compliance with international law, and accountability for all violations; they agreed to coordinate sanctions policies where appropriate to enhance their effectiveness.

As reported by Ukrinform, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that gas imports from Greece would begin in January 2026.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

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