On Tuesday, January 30 2024, the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (HNDGS) General Dimitrios Choupis, had a telephone conversation with his French counterpart, General Thierry Burkhard, during which issues of mutual interest were discussed, with particular emphasis on the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East region.

On the occasion of the communication, General Thierry Burkhard congratulated the HNDGS Chief on assuming his duties and wished him success in his work. Both of them emphasized the crucial role that their countries play in fostering stability and security in the Balkans, Eastern Mediterranean and Africa.

Additionally, the Chief of the HNDGS extended an invitation to his counterpart to make an official visit to Greece at the earliest opportunity.