He is also expected to reiterate Greece's support for the accession perspective of Ukraine (and Moldova) and the Western Balkans, provided they meet the conditions and undertake the necessary reforms.
Karalis is enjoying the peak of his career, showcasing remarkable consistency and jaw-dropping performances. His ascent began in September 2024, when he secured second place at the Diamond League final in Zurich with a 5.82-meter jump, earning him a spot in the global top three with 1,426 points, behind Duplantis (1,625) and American Sam Kendricks (1,453).
Karalis finished second behind Sweden’s pole vault legend Mondo Duplantis at the Nanjing Youth Olympic Sports Park, clearing 6.05 meters. He then attempted to surpass his Swedish rival by attempting heights of 6.10m and 6.15m.
The summit was attended by Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
