Mitsotakis meets with Trudeau in Montreal; agreement signed for 7 firefighting aircraft

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met on Sunday with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau in Montreal on Sunday and attended the signing of an agreement for Greece’s purchase of seven new state-of-the art firefighting aircraft (DHC-515).

The Greek leader is on an official visit to Canada through Monday (March 25).

During their meeting, the two leaders discussed Greek opportunities for foreign investors and the significant presence of Greek businesses in Canada, as well as the opportunities in tourism between the two countries. They discussed climate change challenges and placed a special emphasis on coordination, preparedness, and training for managing fires, while Mitsotakis also mentioned Greece’s initiatives in renewable energy sources and the differentiation of energy supply networks, guaranteeing energy security in Southeastern Europe through connectivity.

The two leaders also referred especially to the Greek Community in Canada, while the Greek PM referred to the importance of Greeks being able to vote from abroad, and to the government’s strategy for Greeks abroad.

Their meeting was followed by expanded talks between delegations, before the signing of the agreement for the firefighting aircraft.

In a joint statement, Mitsotakis and Trudeau spoke of the continuing friendship between Greece and Canada that was reflected in close strategic, economic, and cultural ties between the two countries, and renewed their commitment to expanding their collaboration.