Defense Minister Benny Gantz on Thursday delivered remarks in a joint press conference with Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Panagiotopoulos.
Minister Gantz: "The State of Israel views Greece as a strong regional partner. As a NATO member, Greece plays a big role in maintaining security and stability in the eastern Mediterranean and beyond. We value both our bilateral defense relations as well as our work in the trilateral framework, together with Cyprus. This relationship is an asset, and I am committed to further deepening and expanding our cooperation, in any scenario and regional developments."
Minister Gantz also commented on the Iranian nuclear threat and international negotiations: "And while Iranian officials deliver educated remarks in nice suits in Vienna, their proxies continue their aggressive attacks. Just this week we saw a massive attack on the UAE. Iran's double-dealing must be brought to the negotiation table. Any international effort must address both the nuclear issue, as well Iranian aggression. *