A precious partner in a vital area

We are living in a time of major geopolitical changes. Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias's recent visit to Norway gave him an excellent opportunity to convey to a Norwegian audience how Greece will meet these challenges. Earlier this month, Kotzias set out the principles and main elements of Greece's foreign policy at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs. His geopolitical vision and declared commitment to make a difference resonated well.

That was also the case at the Government Guest House in Oslo later the same day. During Kotzias's working lunch with Norway's Foreign Minister Ine Marie Eriksen Soereide, they both came to realize the similarities of their respective policies. Greece and Norway are currently shaping a foreign policy of bridge-building, smart power and constructive dialogue. This is first of all rooted in the ambition to promote stability,...