Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias held high-level meetings in Riyadh on 15 October 2026 with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman.
Dendias Conveys Mitsotakis Greetings
Dendias conveyed greetings from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Talks focused on Greece-Saudi strategic cooperation, regional security, and stability challenges in the broader region.
The Crown Prince thanked Greece for its military presence and the contribution of the Greek Patriot missile battery in Saudi Arabia.
Defense Cooperation and Innovation Discussed
In a separate meeting with Prince Khalid bin Salman, the two sides reviewed ways to strengthen Armed Forces cooperation and explored defense innovation opportunities.
The Saudi Defense Minister again expressed appreciation for the Patriot battery deployment.
Context of the Visit
Greece has recently extended the presence of its Patriot air-defense battery in Saudi Arabia amid ongoing regional tensions.
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