Mr. Mitsotakis informs Mr. Natsios about developments in the Middle East
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet with Dimitris Natsios to discuss developments in the Middle East and Greece's contributions to Cyprus.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is scheduled to meet with the president of the Niki party, Dimitris Natsios, at 12:30 PM to inform him about recent developments in the Middle East and Greece's aid to Cyprus. This meeting is part of a series of consultations that Mitsotakis is undertaking amidst rising tensions in the region, aiming to keep political leaders in the loop regarding Greece's foreign policy and international relations.
So far, Mitsotakis has already had discussions with the leader of the PASOK party and is facing demands from opposition parties for a broader consultation among political leaders. Some party leaders are urging for the convening of the Council of Political Leaders, signaling a need for collective political action or a broader strategic discussion regarding Greece's position related to the escalating situation in the Middle East.
The government's response to these demands has been mixed, with government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis expressing hope that it would not escalate to the convening of the Council, which he associated with past crises. He hinted that opposition leaders should consider accepting one-on-one briefings, which emphasizes the government's intention to maintain control over the narrative and engagement with opposition parties in these critical times, ensuring a united front for national interests.