Greece To Buy 3 Frigates From France In New Defence Alliance: Macron

The deal is part of a deeper "strategic partnership" between Greece and France to defend their shared interests in the Mediterranean.

Greece will buy three frigates from France as part of a deeper "strategic partnership" between the two countries to defend their shared interests in the Mediterranean, French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday.

The deal marks "an audacious first step towards European strategic autonomy", Macron said at a signing ceremony with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Elysee Palace.

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