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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 June 2019. It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 June 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Greece: Military Alliances

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps her Department is taking to increase defence and security cooperation with Greece.

Answer

The UK has a close defence and security relationship with Greece, based on a programme of bilateral co-operation and interoperability through NATO, that includes the use of Souda Bay base on Crete. Opportunities for further bilateral co-operation are reviewed through regular consultations at both the political and military level, including the development of a joint vision statement.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
261150
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Greece Military alliances
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk