Strengthening Defense Ties: Greek and UK Ministers Convene
On Monday, February 24th, Greek National Defense Minister Nikos Dendias engaged in discussions with the UK’s Minister of State for Defense, Maria Eagle, during his official visit to London.
The meeting highlighted significant opportunities to enhance collaboration between the defense industries of Greece and the United Kingdom. As shared by Minister Dendias on social media platform “X,” they deliberated ways to advance cooperative efforts within Greece’s defense innovation sector in relation to the Armed Forces.
In his post on X, Dendias stated:
“During my trip to London, I had a productive meeting with Maria Eagle at the UK Ministry of Defence.”
Συναντήθηκα στο Υπουργείο Άμυνας του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου με την Υφυπουργό Άμυνας αρμόδια για θέματα Αμυντικής Βιομηχανίας Maria Eagle @meaglemp στο πλαίσιο της επίσκεψής μου στην Λονδίνο.
Εξετάσαμε τις δυνατότητες περαιτέρω ενίσχυσης των σχέσεων αμυντικής βιομηχανίας Ελλάδας –… pic.twitter.com/uMmjEBsIeD
— Nikos Dendias (@NikosDendias) February 24, 2025
The discussions aimed at exploring avenues for reinforcing military industry ties between both nations and fostering synergy between Greece’s defense innovation landscape and its British counterpart. This initiative aligns with aims set out in the Agenda 2030 reform plan.
Dendias’ itinerary also included meetings with other key figures such as Luke Pollard, who oversees Armed Forces affairs, as well as Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi—the Chairman of the House of Commons’ Defense Committee—and additional committee members. These interactions underline a commitment to enhancing bilateral relations focused on mutual security interests.
