Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou (1st L, front) welcomes Slovak President Zuzana Caputova (2nd L, front) in Athens, Greece, on Sept. 6, 2022. Visiting Slovak President Zuzana Caputova and Greek leaders agreed here on Tuesday to tighten their countries' cooperation in light of the current crises, in particular the energy crunch. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)
ATHENS, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Slovak President Zuzana Caputova and Greek leaders agreed here on Tuesday to tighten their countries' cooperation in light of the current crises, in particular the energy crunch.
"Crises should be addressed through the close cooperation of countries that share the same values," Caputova said during a meeting with her Greek counterpart Katerina Sakellaropoulou, according to the Greek national broadcaster ERT.
"We can effectively respond to such crises only by working together closely and demonstrating solidarity," Sakellaropoulou said.
In her opinion, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine fueled the energy, food and cost-of-living crisis, a statement from her office said.
"(We have) the obligation to address at the European level the rising cost of energy," Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said.
Ahead of the upcoming meeting of the European Union member states' energy ministers on Sept. 9 in Brussels, Mitsotakis said that they should reach bold decisions to support households and businesses, according to a press release from his office. ■
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (L) and Slovak President Zuzana Caputova pose at the Prime Minister's Office in Athens, Greece, on Sept. 6, 2022. Visiting Slovak President Zuzana Caputova and Greek leaders agreed here on Tuesday to tighten their countries' cooperation in light of the current crises, in particular the energy crunch. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)