Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Canada – Seven new Canadairs contract finalized

In a few days, the Prime Minister will go to Canada Kiriakos MitsotakisIn the framework of the agreement for the acquisition of new ones CanadaAccording to “The Globe and Mail” newspaper.

According to a newspaper report in which the Prime Minister of Greece gave an interview, the cost of supplying the new firefighting aircraft from Canadian de Havilland will be approx. 360 million euros.

The contract provides for the purchase of five DHC-515 aircraft through the “Aegis” program. Fire department and two more, through its rescEU civil protection mechanism European union. The last two are based in Greece and usually operate in our country, but in case of a major fire in another country priority is given to European aid missions.

In addition to the agreement of the new Canadian, according to ERT, the Prime Minister is expected to meet the Canadian Prime Minister. Justin TrudeauHe would establish contacts with the Greek diaspora.

In his interview, Kyriakos Mitsotakis characterizes “Inexplicable” is the 41-year gap since a Greek prime minister last visited Canada. “Given the strong ties” between the two countries. “I have made it a priority to officially visit Canada to engage with the Greek-Canadian community and talk about the economic aspect of our cooperation,” the Prime Minister notes.