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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Gantz meets Greek, Cypriot defense ministers, discusses cooperation vs Iran threat
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Defense Minister Benny Gantz meets with his Greek and Cypriot counterparts on the sidelines of the Economist Government Roundtable conference held in Greece.
Gantz says his discussion with Cyprus’s Defense Minister Charalambos Petrides “covered challenges of mutual interest in the [Eastern Mediterranean], and areas of cooperation that are critical for the security of our citizens and for peace and stability in the region.”
After meeting Greek Defense Minister Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, Gantz says the two discussed “increasing cooperation between the [countries’] military industries, and additional challenges we are facing, first and foremost the Iranian threat.”
I thanked my friend and partner, Greek Minister of National Defense @npagioto for hosting us in Athens during the @Economist conference. Our meeting built on our ongoing dialogue and close cooperation, which contribute directly to the security of both nations. pic.twitter.com/reVU0Kakok
— בני גנץ – Benny Gantz (@gantzbe) July 5, 2022
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