French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis called for adherence to the June 24 ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel during a meeting in Paris on Friday, the French Foreign Ministry stated in a Saturday announcement.
Key Meeting Outcomes:
Ceasefire Appeal
Joint call for strict compliance with the Iran-Israel truce
Enhanced Strategic Partnership
Discussed civil protection cooperation amid recurring Greek wildfires
Affirmed strong bilateral ties and commitment to bolstering EU collaboration on:
• Migration policies
• Defense coordination
Trade Policy Alignment
Emphasized need for fair, balanced EU trade partnerships
Addressed required agricultural improvements to the EU-Mercosur agreement
Global Crisis Management
Ukraine support and sanctions enforcement
Political solutions for Gaza, Libya, and Syria
Counterterrorism and civilian protection measures