Greece is approaching the upcoming NATO summit with a firm stance on its foreign policy independence, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Tasos Chatzivasileiou.
In an interview published by Proto Thema, Chatzivasileiou emphasized that Athens is attending the alliance gathering from a position of strength and will not allow its strategic direction to be dictated by external actors.
The remarks underscore a shift in Greece’s diplomatic posture, moving from a traditional follower role to a more assertive participant within the alliance.
This assertion of autonomy comes as Greece seeks to leverage its geographic and economic assets to secure greater influence in European security architecture.
The diplomatic signaling aligns with recent domestic policy moves.
Greek officials have previously outlined a strategic roadmap that positions the shipping, port, and energy sectors as the primary drivers of national economic growth over the next quarter-century.