Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Greece for high-level meetings on energy, defense, and diplomatic support, with Greek leaders reaffirming solidarity and highlighting historical parallels including the Cyprus conflict

Ambassador Guilfoyle expressed her delight at returning to Greece, calling it a “wonderful experience.”

“I believe we have an important role to play—as a country that speaks with all key players in the Middle East," Greek PM Mitsotakis said.

When asked whether he urged calm, President Tasoulas replied dryly: “I don’t enjoy futile efforts,” adding with humour that “the excellent food helped."

Tasoulas paid tribute to the Greeks and Cypriots who fought and sacrificed their lives in 1974 to defend the independence

The former prime minister and leftist SYRIZA party leader called on Presidency to release the minutes of a council of political party leaders, held a day after a controversial July referendum and a "No" vote over bailout terms

The developments come on the same day as the European Parliament adopted a mostly negative report on the resumption of EU-Turkey talks

Following the leaders' meeting, the first session of the Greece-Egypt High Cooperation Council will take place, seen as a landmark for deepening bilateral relations.

Mitsotakis stressed the need for the European Union to negotiate a mutually beneficial trade agreement with the U.S.