Greek National Defense Minister Nikos Dendias will be meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the 115th Combat Wing in Souda. According to reports, Macron will be using a military aircraft from Souda to visit the Charles de Gaulle, which is anchored off the coast of Souda Bay. The meeting is a significant step in reinforcing Greek-French defense ties, and is expected to address recent developments in the Middle East, which could influence the strategic partnership between Greece and France.

The meeting is scheduled for 17:30 local time, and besides discussing the situation in the Middle East, it is anticipated that the dialogue will include updates on the Greek-French Defense Cooperation, which is expected to be renewed in the coming months. This cooperation has become increasingly vital in the context of geopolitical tensions in the region, particularly regarding security and defense against potential threats.

Nikos Dendias arrived at the 115th Combat Wing aboard a C-27 aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force, accompanied by the Chief of the Greek Armed Forces, General Dimitrios Houmis. The meeting will take place amid heightened military activity in the area, reflecting both countries' commitments to bolster their defense capabilities and collaboration within NATO, particularly in light of evolving challenges in the Mediterranean region.