The first meeting of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis after his arrival in New York was with Israeli Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid.
Government sources say the meeting was held in a warm atmosphere reflecting the strategic relationship between the two countries.
The two leaders had the opportunity to exchange views on bilateral political, defence and economic relations, the progress of the trilateral cooperation schemes and developments in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Cooperation issues were discussed both at bilateral and trilateral level (Greece-Cyprus-Israel cooperation scheme), with emphasis on energy cooperation.
The Prime Minister informed his Israeli counterpart about the extreme aggressive rhetoric of the Turkish political leadership and its unacceptable claims that challenge Greek sovereignty, underlining that they undermine stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The two sides agreed to continue their efforts to develop Greek-Israeli relations for the benefit of both peoples, while working to establish a spirit of cooperation that will enhance security and stability in the wider region.
