According to a November report by local outlet Vecer, the contract follows a competitive tender process that drew bids from five companies, including two Italian firms, one Turkish firm, and one Serbian. Construction is expected to be completed within 34 months of the contract signing.
Ο διεθνής διαγωνισμός αναμένεται να δημοσιευθεί για 90 ημέρες στην Επίσημη Εφημερίδα της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης, προκειμένου να υποβληθούν οι προσφορές από ενδιαφερόμενες εταιρείες.
«Στόχος της κυβέρνησης είναι να διαφυλάξει τη δημοσιονομική σταθερότητα, να κάνει την καθημερινότητα των ελλήνων πολιτών καλύτερη»
In an exclusive interview with U.S. media at Maximos Mansion in Athens, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis conveyed his government’s eagerness to collaborate with Guilfoyle upon her confirmation
"France is one of Greece's closest partners. In the sectors of defence and security we have established a very important strategic partnership, which is constantly deepening," Mitsotakis said, praising the levels of cooperation between the two countries.
Notably, Dendias told reporters he will propose the acquisition of a fourth Belharra frigate to the Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defense (KYSEA), with Lecornu expressing a “shared desire to move forward” with the proposal.
