Greece and Qatar Extend Cooperation on Trade, Energy, and Defence in 2024
Strengthening Bilateral Relations and Investment Opportunities
Overview of the 2024 Agreement
ATHENS, April 29 (Reuters) - Greece said on Wednesday it had agreed with Qatar to bolster cooperation in areas including trade, energy and defence, extending a deal first struck in 2024.
Key Areas of Cooperation
Trade and Economic Collaboration
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani discussed bilateral ties and investment opportunities in Greek infrastructure, energy and data centres, Mitsotakis' office said.
Defence and Security Initiatives
"There are also other areas of cooperation we have been discussing lately such as defence cooperation," Al Thani said in translated remarks after meeting Mitsotakis in Athens. "Taking into consideration the events taking place around the world, I believe it is very important to strengthen these ties as well."
Energy Sector Partnerships
Greece has been seeking to attract investment from Qatar, a leading global gas supplier, since the two countries agreed in 2024 to strengthen ties.
Future Prospects and Ongoing Discussions
(Reporting by Angeliki KoutantouEditing by Ros Russell)
