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France and Greece to renew defence pact for another five years
France and Greece plan to renew their security and defence pact for another five years. Macron will travel to Greece next week to formalize the renewal amid the war in Iran; the 2021 agreement included mutual aid and major defence purchases by Athens.
Why It Matters
The pact reinforces bilateral defence cooperation between two NATO allies amid a regional security context, signaling ongoing strategic ties and arms deals between Paris and Athens.
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Macron to travel to Greece to renew defence pact
April 19, 2026
A Greek government official said on Sunday, April 19, 2026, that French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Greece next week to renew the security pact between the two countries amid the war in Iran.
France-Greece security and defence pact signed
2021
France and Greece signed a security and defence agreement in 2021, which requires them to come to each other's aid if attacked and included the purchase of three French-made frigates and around 24 Dassault Rafale fighter jets by Athens.