Kyriakos Mitsotakis is in Madrid today, Monday 12 1, for a series of high level meetings with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and King Felipe. His arrival marks the first official visit of a Greek prime minister to Spain in 13 years. Government sources indicate that the trip highlights a renewed effort to deepen bilateral cooperation with a strong focus on economic ties and trade initiatives.
Pedro Sanchez travelled to Greece in 2021, adding further significance to the continued diplomatic exchange. Discussions in Madrid are expected to delve into international, regional and European developments, with particular attention on the ongoing situations in Ukraine and the Middle East. Both countries are confronted with similar challenges, including migration pressures and the escalating climate crisis.
Greece and Spain also share aligned positions on several key European Union priorities. Their common ground extends to the EU budget, cohesion policy and the Common Agricultural Policy. Joint European investments remain another area of mutual interest, guided by the recommendations outlined in the Draghi and Letta reports.
