Recent Activities
Defence Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos' meeting with the Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
The Minister of National Defence Dimitris Avramopoulos met today in his office at the MOD with the Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Mr. Vu Binh.
Visit of HRH the Prince of Saudi Arabia Al-Waleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud at the MOD
The Minister of National Defence Dimitris Avramopoulos met today at the MOD with HRH the Prince of Saudi ArabiaAl-Waleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud.
Defence Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos' meeting with HRH the Prince of Saudi Arabia Al-Waleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud at the MOD
The Minister of National Defence Dimitris Avramopoulos will meet today at 16:30 at the MOD with HRH the Prince of Saudi Arabia Al-Waleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud
Statements by Defence Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos and Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis
D. AVRAMOPOULOS: We received today at the Ministry of National Defence our friend and colleague Minister of Health Mr. Adonis Georgiadis, with whom we had an excellent, hearty and fruitful cooperation on matters relating to the health sector.
Armed Forces contribution to the region of Amfiklia
The Minister of National Defence Dimitris Avramopoulos, as soon as he was informed on the earthquake in the region of Amfiklia, he asked from the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff the allocation of personnel and means by the Combat Support Division which is nearby, should any need arise, in cooperation with the regional administration and local authorities.
Completion of Defence Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos' visit to the United States
The Minister of National Defence Dimitris Avramopoulos returned to Athens, after the completion of his two day visit to the United States of America, which took place following an invitation extended by the U.S. Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel.
Defence Minister's Dimitris Avramopoulos statement following his meeting with the U.S Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel
"I met today with the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America, Mr. Chuck Hagel, with whom I had a very cordial and friendly meeting and discussion, on matters of broad bilateral, as well as international, interest.
He asked my opinion on the developments in the broader region of the Eastern Mediterranean, Syria, Egypt, Libya. I was given the opportunity to present to him our country's stances and views, since we are very close to the facts and developments in the area, always in the scope of cultivating reflection which will lead to what we all look forward to and anticipate; the consolidation of peace, security and cooperation in our broader region.
Defence Minister's Dimitris Avramopoulos meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to Greece Daniel Bennett Smith
The Minister of National Defence Dimitris Avramopoulos received today in his office at the MOD the Ambassador of the United States to Greece Daniel Bennett Smith.
Meeting between Defence Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos and the Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces, Major General Salem Masoud Ahmed Al-Gnaidy
The Minister of National Defence Dimitris Avramopoulos received today at a courtesy meeting the Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces, Major General Salem Masoud Ahmed Al-Gnaidy, who pays an official visit to our country, following an invitation extended by the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff Michail Kostarakos.
Oath taking ceremony for new 2nd Lieutenants at the Hellenic Army Academy
In the presence of the President of the Hellenic Republic Mr. Karolos Papoulias, the oath-taking ceremony of new Second Lieutenants took place at the Hellenic Army Academy in Vari-Attica, officiated by Metropolitan of Glyfada, Ellinikon, Voula, Vouliagmeni and Vari.
Defence Minister's Dimitris Avramopoulos meeting with the Ambassador of Israel
The Minister of National Defence Dimitris Avramopoulos met today in his office at the MOD with the Ambassador of Israel to Greece Mr. Arye Mekel.
During their meeting, Mr. Avramopoulos discussed with the Israeli Ambassador matters of mutual interest, pertaining to the Ministry of National Defence, as well as matters relating to Greek-Israeli relations.