Deputy Chief of Mission David Burger: “Cooperation between the United States and Greece continues to deepen. Over the last few years, our shared national interests have moved the United States and Greece closer together both politically and economically. The United States views Greece as an indispensable partner. And I encourage you all to consider building …
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Deputy Chief of Mission David Burger: “This year’s SelectUSA Investment Summit will take place in June and – I’m pleased to say – 100% in person. The Summit welcomes attendees from around the world as they seek to take advantage of the great opportunities the United States has to offer. Today’s introductory webinar serves as …
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Deputy Chief of Mission Burger’s Remarks STEM STARS Greece Competition April 2, 5:00 p.m. Technopolis City of Athens As Prepared Kalispera to everyone. I would like to thank Minister Kerameus for being here this afternoon, and for placing this competition under the Ministry’s auspices. I would also like to thank the STEM Stars Greece sponsors, …
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Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, 14.00 pm Kalispera sas. I would like to thank the Sports Management Society of Deree for inviting me to join you today. On behalf of Ambassador Pyatt, and the entire U.S. Embassy, I would also like to thank President Horner for your leadership and for our great cooperation throughout the years. Since …
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Deputy Chief of Mission David Burger: “Supporting women’s engagement in politics, government, civil society and other areas has been important to Ambassador Pyatt and our entire team at the U.S. Embassy in Athens over the years. This is something we will continue. We’re committed to advancing this agenda with programs to bridge the gender gap …
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Deputy Chief of Mission David Burger: “Promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment have been U.S. government priorities for many years that we’re all very proud to support. We want to make sure that women not only benefit from new opportunities but are empowered to lead Greece’s economic, social, digital and political transformation.”
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Deputy Chief of Mission David Burger: “AmCham Greece is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year with a very apt theme, “Broadening Horizons.” Today in Skopje, we are continuing to do just that, and I believe both chambers have paved a fortuitous path forward as we navigate this critical time in history.”
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Deputy Chief of Mission David Burger: “I was pleased to learn that, with the opening of these new STEM labs, the American College of Greece will expand opportunities for its students by offering STEM degrees as well. Younger students at Pierce will benefit from the Physics Lab, taking advantage of the new, advanced facilities. And …
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Deputy Chief of Mission David Burger: “The bicentennial was an excellent opportunity for us to look ahead toward an even greater future shared together. Throughout this time, the United States hasunderscored our unwavering commitment to stand by Greece as our trusted friend and key Ally. And perhaps there has been no more critical time to …
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Deputy Chief of Mission David Burger: “Today, the U.S.-Greece alliance is stronger than ever before, as we are seeing in these dark days since Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified invasion of Ukraine. Thank you to Greece and all of our partners in the EU and NATO for your steadfast support of the people of Ukraine.”
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Deputy Chief of Mission: “As you all know, February is a very important month for us in which we celebrate the contributions of Black Americans throughout U.S. history. It’s a powerful reminder of the responsibility we all have to tirelessly work to fight systemic racism that, unfortunately, remains very much a part of our societies …
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DCM David Burger: “We support educational and entrepreneurship programs like Mindspace because we view them as an investment in the future – preparing young people like you with skills that will enhance your career prospects in the future while at the same time strengthening ties with the United States and countries in the region.”
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022 As Prepared Kalispera! It is a pleasure to join you today for this milestone event that enhances the academic partnerships between U.S. and Greek universities. Ambassador Pyatt apologizes for not being able to attend due to a previous commitment, and he sends his warmest wishes for a great start for this partnership. Harvard University and the National and …
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Deputy Chief of Mission David Burger: “The United States Mission in Greece is delighted to partner with the Greek National Opera and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation to bring you this special concert highlighting our countries’ shared history and democratic values.”
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Deputy Chief of Mission David Burger: “The U.S. government places a high priority on ensuring the safety and security of children and missing persons, and we are deeply committed to protecting all people from crime and exploitation. I wanted to take just a couple of moments today to highlight some of our efforts, including our …
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Deputy Chief of Mission David Burger: “So we’re very excited about the U.S.-Greece Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership Act introduced by Senator Menendez and Senator Rubio, which will further increase our forces’ interoperability. And both of our governments, at the highest levels, are committed to increasing the length and scope of the MDCA to advance joint …
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Deputy Chief of Mission David Burger: “The United States is committed to the collective security of all NATO member states and to fighting malign influence, disinformation, and complex cyber threats across our transatlantic community. The global nature of cyberspace necessitates strong international engagement and cooperation through diplomacy and by building the capacity of our foreign …
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Deputy Chief of Mission David Burger: “Americans understood that our new republic was inspired by the democratic principles of ancient Greece. They formed grassroots organizations to advocate for the Greek cause and deliver humanitarian aid to the Greek people. Two hundred years later, the special bond between the United States and Greece is stronger than ever. As …
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Deputy Chief of Mission David Burger: “Our countries are growing closer in every sector of the economy, including tourism, where American demand to visit Greece is skyrocketing. There are now nine direct flights from the United States to Greece this summer, more than we’ve ever had before. And I think this very much reflects how …
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Deputy Chief of Mission David Burger: “the U.S. and Greek governments, and U.S. and Greek companies. As this event demonstrates, we can accomplish great things by coming together to support innovation in the agricultural sector. And President Biden has reaffirmed that the United States is committed to working with Greece to pursue sustainable economic recovery in the wake of the pandemic.”
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Deputy Chief of Mission David Burger: “In his address to the Greek people and his phone conversation with Prime Minister Mitsotakis on March 25 to commemorate the Greek bicentennial, President Biden described how, for two hundred years, our nation’s fates have been intertwined, bound together by our shared democratic values and a common commitment to …
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Deputy Chief of Mission David Burger: “It’s also an exciting time to be in Greece because we’re doing so much great work with the Greek government on really expanding the horizons of U.S.-Greece cooperation in the academic world. Right now, we’re working very closely with Minister of Education Nikki Kerameus, a graduate of a U.S. …
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October 19, 2020 Eleftheri Thraki: What does your visit to Alexandroupoli signify? DCM Burger: Alexandroupoli plays a strategic role in the United States and Greece’s shared vision of building European energy and regional security. Our Ambassador has visited Alexandroupoli a record number of five times, and several other U.S. officials have visited, including representatives from …
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Monday, August 25, 2020 Thank you so much, Irini. It’s a real honor to be here. We’re really honored as the U.S. Embassy to sponsor Half the Picture. A great thanks to the Hellenic History Foundation for this terrific event. Beyond Borders is of course challenging us to think beyond our borders, think beyond our …
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DCM David Burger’s Remarks at the AmCham New Year’s Reception Pita Cutting The MET Hotel, Thessaloniki Monday, February 3, 2020, 8:00 p.m. Καλησπέρα σας. Χρόνια πολλά! Deputy Minister Karaoglou, Governor Tzitzikostas, Vice Governor Patoulidou, General Koutras, honored guests, it’s always a pleasure to be back in Thessaloniki and to see so many friends from northern Greece …
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We share excellent cooperation between our law enforcement agencies in the fight against international terrorism. Our collaboration on border security and information exchange has led to many important successes and aims to ensure that there are no future victims of terrorism in Greece. We value this important partnership that keeps both of our countries safe.
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SAEG Workshop: “Attracting U.S. Students to Greece: Opportunities and Challenges” Ministry of Education, Athens Monday, December 9, 2019, 9:45 a.m. Καλημέρα σας. I’d like to thank Deputy Minister Digalakis, Secretary General Dimitropoulos, and the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs for hosting us today and for partnering with us on this workshop on opportunities and …
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Benaki Museum Pireos 138, Athens Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 9:30 a.m. Καλημέρα σας. Mr. Manginis, Ambassador Smith, friends and guests, it’s exciting for me to be here at the beautiful Benaki Museum to participate in my first Museum Conference. Now in its ninth year, this is a flagship program of our Cultural Office, a long-time …
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David Burger, Deputy Chief of Mission: “Digitalization and innovation are two sectors where we see a lot of promise and potential for Greece to grow its economy, and we want more American companies, like Visa, to extend their footprint to Greece. We firmly believe that a strong Greece with a growing economy is a stronger …
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The “Grow with Google” project aligns with U.S. efforts at TIF 2019 to share our expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology. One of the main ways that we are supporting Greece’s economic recovery is by supporting Greek entrepreneurs and disseminating important digital skills.
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“We are in the best position we have ever been to ride the momentum in our bilateral relationship and to develop our strategic partnership in a way that maintains regional stability and strengthens both the U.S. and Greek defense industries.”
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DCM Kate Byrnes: We are pleased to see this important set of issues included in the Thessaloniki International Fair program. It’s fitting that we do so when so many of our U.S. companies, including those represented at the fair, are leading the way in finding innovative solutions to this complex issue so that technological innovation …
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One of our top priorities at the U.S. Embassy here in Greece is to support the country’s economic recovery and growth; and we firmly believe one of the best means of achieving that goal is to cultivate Greek entrepreneurship and innovation.
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June 22 – “It’s something that is important to all the work that we do here because the truth is the U.S.-Greece relationship, no matter what we do on the security, defense, or economic front, it’s built on the people to people relationships, and on the Greeks who love America and the Americans who love …
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