The prime minister will be in Tel Aviv on Tuesday and Wednesday, accompanied by eight ministers, on his first trip abroad since the outbreak of pandemic.

The visit to Israel is of particular importance. This is the first visit by a foreign leader to the country since the formation of a new government, and Israel is playing a key role in both Libya and the Eastern Mediterranean . The strategic character of Greek-Israeli relations is expected to be confirmed at the meetings.

The cooperation between the two countries is expected to be reflected in practice in the fields of economy, agri-food and cyber security.

From Tel Aviv, Kyriakos Mitsotakis will participate in a teleconference at the EPP Summit and the EU Summit. which will have as its subjects the European Budget (fiscal framework 2021-2027) and the Recovery Fund.

Greece has invested heavily in both. The € 32 billion from the Recovery Fund is crucial for green growth and the transition to a low-carbon economy, training workers to adapt to the new labor market, funding basic infrastructure and digital transformation of the state. .