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Bilateral relations

Israel-Greece bilateral relations have developed into a strong partnership, characterized by shared historical ties, cultural proximity and mutual interests.

Jerusalem and Athens, two historic capitals with a rich global cultural heritage, have been cooperating de jure since 1990, joining forces, ensuring peaceful coexistence and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The strong bonds of friendship between Israel and Greece further encourage bilateral relations and forge the strategic cooperation of the two countries.

1949
greekisraeldefacto1

Greece recognises Israel de facto. Diplomatic representation of Israel in Athens.

 

1990
de jure Mitsotakis Samir

Greece regonises Israel de jure. 

1992
Mitsotakis Israel

First official visit of Greek Prime Minister Konstantinos Mitsotakis to Israel.

2000
President Stefanopoulos in Israel

The first official visit of the Greek President Kostis Stephanopoulos to Israel.

2006
Katsav Athens

The official visit of the President of Israel Moshe Katsav to Athens and Thessaloniki.

2010
Papandreou Israel

Prime Minister Giorgos Papandreou's visit to Israel

2010
Netanyahu Athens

Visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Greece.

2012
Peres Athens

Visit of the President of Israel Shimon Peres to Greece.

2013
g2g

First G2G (intergovernmental conference). Prime Minister Antonis Samaras with an expanded government delegation on an official visit to Israel.

2013
signed agreements

Signing of Israel - Greece cooperation agreements and protocols.

2016
Trilateral

First Trilateral Conference of Greece - Cyprus - Israel in Nicosia

2016
Stamps GrIsr

Joint issue of stamps for the 25 years of Diplomatic Relations between Greece and Israel

2017
Voutsis Israel

First official visit of the Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament, Nikos Voutsis, to Israel

2018
rivlinpavlopoulos

Visit of Israeli President Reuven Rivlin to Greece.

2020
EastMed

Signing of Agreement between Greece-Cyprus-Israel for the East Med Natural Gas Pipeline.

2020
30years relationship

30 years of full Diplomatic Relations between Israel-Greece. 

2020
Mitsotakis Netanyahu Israel

Visit of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Israel.