France–Greece military alliance deepens as Macron to renews 5-year defence pact

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Greece next week to renew a security pact between the two countries ‌against the backdrop of the war in Iran, a Greek government official said on Sunday.

France and Greece, long-standing NATO allies, signed a security and defence agreement in 2021, which required them to come to each other's aid if attacked and included the purchase of three French-made frigates and around 24 Dassault-made Rafale fighter jets by Athens.

The news comes as Macron is due to visit Greece on April 24-25 to renew the agreement with Greece government for further five years, with an automatic renewal thereafter, reports Bloomberg.

Additionally the officials responded that Macron and the Greek government will also discuss maritime security and the Strait of Hormuz.

The world is eyeing on the global situation of Middle East crisis, economy upheavel and energy challenges.

Countries world wide are securing their regions for maximum stablility during these critical times.

The situation is still uncertain as Iran announced for a 'complete' reopening of Strait of Hormuz but shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was at a standstill on Sunday after Iran reasserted control over the strategic waterway, days before a fragile ceasefire with the United States was set to expire.

Notably, Greece leads the European Union's naval mission charged with protecting ships in the Red Sea but has opposed engaging in any military operations in the Strait of Hormuz.