Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will travel to Paris on Thursday, March 27, to participate in the Leaders’ Summit on Peace and Security in Ukraine, initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron.

The summit will bring together the majority of European Union leaders, the heads of EU institutions—including the Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission—as well as NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. Additionally, non-EU countries have been invited to take part in the discussions.

The Paris Summit is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to reach a comprehensive peace agreement, taking place just days after the EU leaders’ meeting at the European Council on March 20. It also follows recent U.S.-led discussions with both Ukraine and Russia regarding a potential ceasefire.

First Greece-France-Cyprus-Lebanon Quadrilateral Summit

On Friday, March 28, Mitsotakis will return to the Élysée Palace for a groundbreaking quadrilateral summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. This marks the first high-level meeting of its kind between the four nations, occurring at a time of shifting regional dynamics and fast-moving geopolitical developments.

Greek government officials emphasize that the summit underscores Greece’s active role in regional affairs and highlights its position as a pillar of stability and security in the broader region. Notably, in December, Mitsotakis became the first foreign leader to visit Lebanon following the country’s ceasefire agreement.

During that visit, he reaffirmed Greece’s readiness to support Lebanon in strengthening its state institutions. The Greek delegation at the time included president Aoun in his capacity as head of the Lebanese Armed Forces.

Strengthening Greece-Israel Strategic Ties

On Sunday, March 30, Mitsotakis will travel to Israel for meetings with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The visit reaffirms the strong strategic alliance between Greece and Israel, with discussions expected to focus on bilateral relations, defense cooperation, and regional developments, particularly concerning the Eastern Mediterranean and Syria.