The Italian PM said she and the Greek Prime Minister had a common approach on a number of issues linked to EU security

Mitsotakis initially expressed his appreciation to Egypt's contribution regarding the situation in Libya.

Costas Simitis, a two-time prime minister between 1996 and 2004 passed away on Sunday at the age of 88

As reported, Mitsotakis is "seeking" a person who will unify and secure a strong majority vote, with the prime minister planning to reveal his intentions after January 15.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described Greece as a "beacon of stability in an unstable world" following the Epiphany water blessing ceremony at Dexameni Square in Athens.

The Greek PM minister also said his government’s business-friendly goals for 2025 including a further improvement of the business and investment environment, strengthening infrastructure and reducing bureaucracy

Mitsotakis is set to announce the next presidential candidate by end of January amid ongoing speculation.

Greek political leaders issue messages ahead of the New Year; Mitsotakis referred to a hike in wages and pensions, lower taxes and unemployment as well as the debut of the Thessaloniki Metro

Mitsotakis aims for the newly elected president to achieve the broadest possible acceptance, ideally being elected in the first vote or, at the latest, by the third.

Hosted in Lapland, Finland, which shares a 1,300 km border with Russia, the summit brought together South and North European leaders to discuss security, defense, and migration

“Everyone should be concerned about ensuring Syria’s territorial integrity and protecting the country’s religious minorities,” Mitsotakis noted.

PM Mitsotakis said Greece would back Albania's accession to the EU as long as it respected the rights of its ethnic Greek minority.

The Council’s agenda will include critical issues amid developments in the Middle East, as well as the ongoing Ukraine-Russian war.

“We always strive for the best possible relationship,” stated PM Mitsotakis.

The prime minister’s visit is highly symbolic and significant, as he is the first leader of a third country, and a member of the European Union, to visit Lebanon after the ceasefire agreement.

“Not only do we belong to the West, but we are part of the West."

Earlier on Friday, the Greek Premier chaired a session of the National Security Council and discussed the Syrian crisis.

Addressing banking fees, the prime minister emphasized the need for a more competitive banking system that benefits borrowers and depositors alike.

PM Mitsotakis' trip to Lebanon, originally scheduled for today, has been postponed due to a technical malfunction in the official government aircraft designated for the journey.

Today’s meeting seemed a step to try to cool tensions, and perhaps pave the way for some bipartisan legislation.