The defense ministers of Greece and France, Nikos Dendias and Catherine Vautrin, met aboard the frigate Kimon to reaffirm a shared vision for Mediterranean stability and European strategic autonomy. Standing on the deck of the newly built frigate Kimon, Dendias emphasized the deep ideological alignment between Athens and Paris. “Greece and France are united by a common understanding of international law,” Dendias stated. “Together, we promote peace, security, and cooperation, rooted in steadfast respect for the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS),” he added. “The agreement will include a Mutual Defense Assistance Clause, as well as military and defense industry cooperation.