Israel seeking deeper cooperation with Greece, Ambassador Yossi Amrani says

In an interview with Kathimerini, Israeli Ambassador to Greece Yossi Amrani made it clear that he sees even closer cooperation in every area. Our conversation marked the 30th anniversary since Greece, under the government of Konstantinos Mitsotakis, recognized the State of Israel on May 21, 1990, and full diplomatic relations were established between the two countries.

Amrani notes that intense negotiations are under way in order to facilitate travel between Greece and Israel, saying that both countries have been successful in their response to the coronavirus pandemic but do not want to take any unnecessary risks.

The Israeli ambassador also refers to the need for closer defense cooperation, noting that the recent lease by Athens of Israeli unmanned aerial vehicles is one of several such programs that are in the pipeline. He also expresses hope for the privatization...