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Mitsotakis-Trump Call, Cancelled Parliamentary Clash
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke with US President Donald Trump, emphasizing strong bilateral relations and inviting Trump to visit Greece. A planned parliamentary clash was cancelled due to a funeral.
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- What invitation did Mitsotakis extend to Donald Trump?
- Mitsotakis later publicly confirmed the call, describing it as warm and reiterating his invitation for Trump to visit Greece. He also stressed the importance of distinguishing Greek-US relations from Euro-American relations, noting that the former are based not only on shared values but also on mutual interests.
- Why was the planned confrontation between Mitsotakis and Androulakis cancelled?
- The planned face-to-face confrontation between Mitsotakis and Androulakis in parliament was cancelled due to the funeral of Yannis Boutaris in Thessaloniki. Both politicians had planned to speak during the debate on the Ministry of Health's bill for "personal physicians", but their schedules changed due to the funeral.
- What did Mitsotakis emphasize regarding the relationship between Greece and the USA?
- During the call, Mitsotakis invited Trump to visit Greece and expressed his desire for close cooperation with the new US administration on bilateral, regional, and international issues. He highlighted the strong relationship between Greece and the US, emphasizing mutual benefit and the role of both executive and legislative branches.
- What was the main topic of the phone call between Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Donald Trump?
- Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Prime Minister of Greece, had a 10-minute phone call with US President Donald Trump. Mitsotakis congratulated Trump on his election victory and emphasized the importance of the strategic relationship between Greece and the US for regional stability and security.
- What is Mitsotakis' view on the future of Greek-US relations and Europe's geopolitical situation?
- Mitsotakis believes that the Greek-US relationship will continue to grow stronger and that Europe needs to wake up from its geopolitical naivety. He emphasized that Greece is a significant factor in shaping regional developments and that the relationship with the US involves collaboration between the executive and legislative branches of government.