The strategic partnership agreement between Greece and France is a strong bulwark against any provocation in the wider region, French President Emmanuel Macron said this at a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis amid strained relations between Athens and Ankara, Kathimerini reported.

This strategic partnership will not allow unrest in the Eastern Mediterranean, Macron said.

Mitsotakis also responded to repeated provocative statements by the Turkish leadership.