Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons and urged international unity to prevent a dangerous arms escalation in the Middle East.
In a wide-ranging interview with Emiliya Mychasuk of the Financial Times, during the Energy Transition Summit: East Med & Southeast Europe, Mitsotakis stated: “Iran cannot be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons”- a warning he repeated throughout the discussion. He emphasized that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons, framing it as a central tenet for regional stability.
He added that resolving nuclear tensions must go hand‑in‑hand with diplomacy, stating only the U.S. has the leverage to bring Iran and Israel to the table. He dismissed NATO’s rearmament as non-threatening, underlining that Russia, too, is engaging in daily advances in Ukraine.
On security, Mitsotakis confirmed that Greece will not participate militarily in any potential NATO operation linked to the Israel–Iran conflict. He also reiterated Greece’s commitment to humanitarian relief in Gaza, calling for a ceasefire and uninterrupted aid corridors.
The Greek premier said Greece advocates for joint Mediterranean efforts to maintain security and energy stability. He highlighted the repatriation of Greek citizens from the conflict zone as a success and cautioned against further escalation that could disrupt trade and shipping in the region.
Turning to energy, Mitsotakis emphasized that nuclear power shouldn’t be dismissed in Greece’s green transition. He said Greece could join the wider “nuclear alliance” of European states- not immediately, but in the future, including in commercial and shipping applications.
He also spoke about pursuing fiscal discipline- maintaining surpluses, investing in health, and helping renters- while ultimately seeking a third term only by fulfilling commitments. He mentioned structural reforms in justice, healthcare, and agriculture, backed by European funds.
Greece’s ambition to modernize its electrical grid across Europe and increase energy interconnectivity echoes his broader agenda. He urged EU-led funding to build resilience in water management, climate adaptation, and civil protection.
In Mitsotakis’s view, Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons, and this principle should guide diplomacy, energy policy, and regional security, from the Eastern Mediterranean to Europe.
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