Greece, UK Explore Partnership to Boost Energy Security and Regional Cooperation
Greece and the UK are exploring ways to strengthen their partnership in an age of uncertainty, as highlighted at the Greek-British Symposium in Cambridge. Defense Minister Nikos Dendias emphasized the need for cooperation to tackle shared challenges and enhance energy security in Southeastern Europe.
Dendias criticized the current energy transition, noting that fossil fuel emissions are rising despite global targets to limit temperature increase to 1.5 degrees. He suggested Greece could help the EU acquire alternative energy sources, increasing independence. The symposium speakers agreed that the region faces unprecedented energy security threats. Dendias also expressed concern about the security vacuum in the broader region due to waning US and EU interest in sensitive areas like the Balkans, South Caucasus, Middle East, and Africa. To address these issues, Dendias proposed trilateral cooperation between Greece, the UK, and India to secure navigation lines and bring India into the Eastern Mediterranean. He also emphasized the importance of strong ties between the UK and the EU, as well as bilateral relations with EU member-states like Greece. Dendias mentioned significant reforms in Greece's armed forces under the Agenda 2030, encouraging innovation in defense projects.
The Greek-British Symposium underscored the need for Greece and the UK to work together to achieve their partnership goals, particularly in enhancing energy security and addressing regional security concerns. Both countries aim to strengthen their ties and encourage cooperation to tackle mutual challenges effectively.
