Ambassador Tsunis: “Democracy only works when it works for all… When I say all, I mean inclusion for LGBTQI+ folks, who still strive for equality, including the right to marry and raise children. May we soon see a day where all people can love who they love, be who they are, and be accepted by …
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Ambassador Tsunis: “Thanks largely to the Marshall Plan, Europe rose again and profited from a heretofore unknown era of peace and prosperity. The foundations of the international order that were laid 75 years ago – based on the principles of democracy, solidarity, economic development, and respect for the rule of law the Marshall Plan enshrined – …
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Ambassador Tsunis:,”Greece and Microsoft are natural partners. Greece is the birthplace of democracy and the famed Agora where ideas for change and the progress of humanity were first debated, 2,500 years ago. Microsoft is the innovator that democratized this exchange of ideas and put its transformative power into the hands of everyone. With 30 years …
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Hellenic Aerospace Industries Tanagra Air Base September 12, 2022 (as prepared) I would like to offer a special thank you to Ministers Staikouras, Giorgiadis, and Minister Panagiotopoulos for having me today. Thank you also to Deputy Minister Chardalias, General Floros, Lieutenant General Bourolias, Chairman Koutras, Mr. Papakostas, visiting military leadership, and Distinguished Guests. I want …
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Ambassador Tsunis: “We have to look forward and go forward. And as we go forward, everyone is saying that Greece is the gateway to energy independence for the Balkans. They have the existing infrastructure, and the new infrastructure that is needed is in the process of being built or considered. And we have to support …
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Ambassador Tsunis: “But it’s easy in the fact that the United States’ interests and the United States’ values, which is my job to advocate in this bilateral relationship, overwhelmingly intersect with Greek values and Greek interest. And what are Greek values? Democracy. Rules-based order. The rules-based international order that has governed Europe for generations now. …
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Ambassador Tsunis: “We proudly celebrate tonight our support for religious freedom, a fundamental human right. Our country was founded in part by people who came to the United States simply because they wanted to practice their religion freely. Religious freedom is the first freedom enshrined in our Constitution’s Bill of Rights. Respect for religious freedom …
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Ambassador Tsunis:”In the U.S.-Greece relationship, the Fulbright program stands as our most powerful tool for academic exchange. It equips us to welcome more Americans to Greece, and more Greeks to the United States. While in each other’s countries, they connect with people, they build knowledge, and they carry these experiences with them for a lifetime.”
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Ambassador Tsunis: “Internationalization is an incredibly powerful force. It draws people together – just look at us here today. And the technology of an interconnected world provides us with countless tools to promote inclusivity and strengthen our democracies. Thanks to recent advancements in technology, we have the opportunity to use it as an instrument to …
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President Joe Biden: “The United States and the world owe a debt to the ancient Greek ideas that first taught us that “we the people” and the “demos,” our democracy, can control our own destiny. And you made us believe it. And the idea that has endured for a millennia. But it’s also an idea …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “I’m especially proud in this regard, of all the cooperation that we’ve had with the Greek government. As Prime Minister Mitsotakis put it so well in his address in parliament a few weeks ago on the question of Ukraine, Greece is standing on the right side of history. I want to underline, as …
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Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Kalimera. Let me say what a fantastic honor it is to have this event here in Alexandroupoli be my final engagement as American Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic. In 2017, I came to Alexandroupoli and we began a systematic effort on behalf of the United States government to lift our engagement …
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Ambassador Pyatt:”I was especially thrilled to see the White House confirm the date for President Biden to host Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Washington on May 16, 2022. A little over a year ago, President Biden sent a video message to the Greek people to congratulate them on their bicentennial on March 25, 2021. That …
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April 29, 2022 ERT Link: https://www.ertnews.gr/eidiseis/ellada/politiki/tz-paiat-stin-ert-panta-mas-anisychei-epeisodio-sto-aigaio-i-pio-dyskoli-stigmi/ Mr. Papathanasiou: Mr. Ambassador, thank you very much for this interview for the Greek Public Television. It’s an honor and privilege to have you here for this special farewell interview. We are a few days away from the end of your five-year journey as the Ambassador to Greece. How would …
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Maria Olson, Director of the Office of Southern European Affairs, U.S. State Department Remarks at the 23rd Capital Link “Invest in Greece” Conference New York, NY, April 11, 2022 As Delivered Thank you for the introduction, Ambassador Papadopoulou. It’s an honor and a privilege to participate in the Capital Link Forum as Director of the …
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Ambassador Pyatt’s Remarks at “Renewable Greece” 2022 Panel Discussion Friday, April 15, 2022 Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens, Greece As Delivered Question: You have been quite many years in Greece, and you might have learned that we consider our country one of the most beautiful and most important with the most fantastic spots, the center of …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “The American Spaces network in Greece is incredibly robust, and each month the network offers dozens of programs, including English language training, information sessions on studying the United States, skill building sessions on STEM and innovation, media literacy seminars, and so much more. All these programs are free of charge and draw upon …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “I’m very excited about the role that American technology companies play in that story of rebirth and revival of confidence. And I’m also very confident that the foundations we laid here in Thessaloniki, at the Thessalonikki International Fair in 2018, with this Cisco Innovation Center, with all the partnerships that are being built …
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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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Ambassador Pyatt: “It’s so encouraging for me to see the way in which American companies like Cisco, and Pfizer and Deloitte are reinvesting in this city, because they see the promise of its young people. But also they share the vision that inspired me in 2018, when we put together the Thessaloniki International Fair, that …
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Delphi Forum, Delphi April 7, 2022 As Delivered Mr. Mangiriadis: Ladies and gentlemen, hello from Delphi. This is Apostolos Mangiriadis, I’m a political correspondent with Skai Television, and I have the honor and the privilege to introduce Geoffrey Pyatt for his farewell talk at Delphi under the capacity of the American Ambassador in Greece. Because …
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Delphi Forum, Delphi April 7, 2022 As Delivered Thank you, Stella. It’s so great to be back here in Delphi. Since this is my first public remark here, I want to start by saying how wonderful it is to be back in a room full of human beings again. [Laughter]. The first talk I went …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “The U.S. military relationship with Greece is of a completely different character. The United States in Greece are moving ahead on a F-35 program. We are deepening our relationship in the context of the Strategic Dialogue, in the context of the U.S. force presence at Souda Bay, in Alexandroupoli, in Larissa, in Volos and …
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Athens, Greece April 4, 2022 As delivered Thank you Niko for the invitation. Minister Skrekas, thank you for coming out early this morning. Elias, it’s good to see you. And Katerina, congratulations. I agree with the vast majority of what you said so I’m going to keep my remarks very brief. I want to start, though, …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “And in the midst of this grand crisis of security, I’m really delighted that we have an opportunity to highlight some of the positive news as we look ahead towards what I am confident will be another successful Greek tourism year. We saw Greece’s tourism economy rebound in unexpected ways last summer. Americans, …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “I’m especially proud that this year we have the participation of so many different elements of the U.S. Armed Forces including the F-15s from Lakenheath Air Base, the F-18s flying off the Harry Truman, which is operating in Greek waters, and an MQ-9 flying from Sigonella in Italy. This is mirrored in the growing …
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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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Ambassador Pyatt: “I have tried very hard to build the relationship between Greece and the United States because I see it of fundamental importance to America’s interests in Europe, in the Eastern Mediterranean, in the Balkans, the Black Sea and beyond. I hope that we have built a framework for closer cooperation between our two …
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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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Ambassador Pyatt: “We have seen in the United States as well the transformative power of these technology tools, especially in the context of the global pandemic. And it’s very exciting for me as somebody who has lived in Greece for the past five and a half years to see how I’m using AWS technology every …
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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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“Pillar of Stability: The Evolution of the U.S.-Greece Bilateral Relationship” Panel Discussion with Lena Argiri Washington D.C, March 15, 2022 Question: Ambassador Pyatt, you have been Ambassador for the entire duration of this upswing so far. You came in on the back end of one crisis Russia provoked in Ukraine, when there were some concerns …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “For the United States, and I say this as an American diplomat of 33 years, the basic challenge that we face is how do we join forces with our friends and allies to build a collective response to encourage both Moscow and Beijing to respect the rules-based international order, and to ensure that …
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March 8, 2022 As Delivered First of all, congratulations, Minister [Kikilias]. I want to say congratulations also to Delta. This is the first American flight of this tourism year for which we have extremely high expectations. Greece has so much to offer. The spring is a fantastic time of the year here. And I’m really excited that …
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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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Ambassador Pyatt: “We are committed to working jointly with all of our democratic allies and partners around the world to impose a severe cost on Russia for its actions and also to work with our NATO Allies, as we are doing every hour and every day here in Greece, to protect every square inch of …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Every year, U.S. ambassadors around the world are invited to nominate one individual for an award, which I think was started by Secretary of State Clinton, which is the International Women of Courage Award. And when we started to put together our ideas for Greece for this year, it was about a 30 second conversation …
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Friday, February 25, 2022, 2:30 p.m. Kalamata, Greece As Delivered Efcharisto, kalispera sas everybody. It’s a great honor for me to join you today. And let me start by saying how deeply sorry I am that events in Ukraine and our work with our Greek allies prevent me from being with you there in person …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Greece’s geography and Greece’s status as both a core part of Europe, a NATO Ally, a member of the European Union, the Eurozone, the Council of Europe, all of those things, is critically important and frankly, that was the major focus of U.S. interest when I came to Greece in 2016 for President …
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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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Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 4:00 p.m. As Delivered Thank you, Nektaria, great to see you. And thank you to everybody for joining what is the fourth session of the Embassy-sponsored program on “U.S.-Greece Economic Relations and the Future of the Greek Economy.” This is a fantastic topic, and I couldn’t agree with you more, Nektaria, that …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “I want to say, also, finally, since we are here at a Hellenic Navy airbase, how very proud we are of the incredibly strong partnership that we have with the aviation elements of the Hellenic Navy. We are in the middle of a major upgrade program to the P3s. Greece next year will …
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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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Ambassador Pyatt: “Greece has become one of the United States’ most important partners in Southern and Eastern Europe to advance the longstanding U.S. goal of energy security and diversification of sources and routes in Europe. This is an issue that’s getting a lot of attention right now around developments in Russia, and you have the …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “The U.S.-Greece trade and investment relationship is a centerpiece of the bilateral alliance between our countries, and is included as a key pillar of the Strategic Dialogue process. When Secretary Blinken, Foreign Minister Dendias, and other members from both of our teams were together in Washington, D.C., at the Strategic Dialogue in October, …
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Elefsina February 3, 2022 As Delivered Καλημέρα σας! Minister Georgiadis, Deputy Minister Kotsiras, George Tsipras – Member of Parliament, my dear friend, the Italian Ambassador, Patrizia, Panos, thank you for having me here today. About two years ago, Minister Georgiadis and I were here in Elefsina at the shipyards. We spoke then with many of the shipyard workers …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “The contributions of the American Philhellenes to the Greek cause are not just part of the United States’ historic friendship with this country. They also exemplify the democratic values that unite us today.”
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“U.S.-Greece Relations: Common Values and Shared Interests in a Time of Complex Diplomacy and High-Stakes Geopolitics in Eurasia” Tuesday, February 1, 2022, 7:00 pm. As Delivered Thank you very much Professor Arvanitopoulos for that very warm introduction. Thank you, Professor Prodromou, for putting us all together and making this happen, and framing the conversation. Good evening to all …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Let me just be very brief and say, first of all, I cannot think of a better way to mark International Education Day than to participate in this seminar with Minister Kerameus and so many of our colleagues from across Greek academia who have driven the fantastic progress we’ve seen in our university …
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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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Ambassador Pyatt: “Freedom of religion is important in Greece as well. It is one of the shared democratic values that link our two societies. Indeed, in this year of the Greek bicentennial, it’s worth recalling that many patriots from the United States who supported the Greek revolution did so for exactly those reasons.”
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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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Ambassador Pyatt: “This year, Greek shipping continues its impressive streak of leading the world in AMVER awards. In 2021, over 2,000 Greek vessels from more than 250 companies participated in the program. These vessels were part of some two dozen different rescue missions during which they saved over 500 lives. That astonishing figure underscores the …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “The cooperation between our two countries helps to reinforce the credibility and capabilities of our Alliance in a neighborhood that is not always friendly, and in a region where Greece has come to be seen by all as a pillar of stability, a reliable NATO Ally, a net provider of security, and a …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “All of us here in Greece have seen how disinformation has impacted us over the past two years in relation to debates around the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has disrupted economies, health care systems and travel around the world, but there also remains an incredible amount of disinformation surrounding the vaccines, which are …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “I was very glad to hear the Prime Minister’s highlights at COP26 on Greece’s potential role as a hub for the transfer of clean energy, both electricity and hydrogen. Also his vision for Greece to take a leading role in decarbonization of the maritime sector. And then the Clean Islands Initiative which I …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “I want to underline that a stronger and more prosperous Greece is not just in America’s interests. Whether it’s redrawing the energy map of southeast Europe, diversifying energy sources and routes, or taking advantage of the Balkan market and transforming Greece into a key digital hub for this region, incentivizing the crucially needed …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Our relationship with Greece today spans the full range of geopolitical, security, economic, cultural and educational cooperation, all of which is anchored in our Strategic Dialogue, our recently updated Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement, and our shared commitment to the transatlantic relationship. The MDCA framework has strengthened and advanced our common defense and strategic …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “So as we approach the end of a remarkable year of growth in our bilateral cooperation, as we mark the 200th anniversary of the Greek War of Independence and our country’s shared commitment to a safer, more democratic and more prosperous world, I want to thank the Greek government for its steadfast commitment …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “The 44 vehicles here today are just the taster of a very large transfer of 1,200 ASVs. 400 more will be delivered early next year in 2022. And I know that an Hellenic Army team has already traveled to the U.S. Sierra Army depot in October to identify another 400, and will be …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “The impact of the Greek diaspora organizations and individual Greek Americans is evident in the work we do here in Athens every single day. We need your collective voices to help ensure our strong bilateral relations remain that way and that we find new avenues for cooperation in the future. “
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Cultural cooperation between the United States and Greece is a key element to the success of our countries’ remarkable alliance, as we celebrate 200 years of friendship. It’s at the heart of our Strategic Dialogue and the foundation of our extraordinary people-to-people ties.”
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Remarks at the Annual Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by the Propeller Club and the Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce November 24, 2021 Let me start by thanking my friends, both Nikos and Costis for those incredibly generous and gracious remarks. But I also want to assure everybody that after having done five of these AmCham-Propeller Club Thanksgiving …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “As we celebrate the 200 years of Greece’s independence, and two centuries of ever-strengthening and deepening bonds between our peoples, we are looking forward to an even more dynamic and greater future ahead. It is a future that will be driven and defined by science, passion for progress and discovery! And it’s in …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “It was also a real honor for me today to see on the water in operation two of the four Mark V Special forces craft which the United States has provided at no cost to Greece under our Excess Defense Articles Program. These are assets that originally cost about 21 million U.S. dollars which will …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “In the future, Alexandroupoli will also have a critical role to play in the energy transition. We strongly welcomed the bold vision Prime Minister Mitsotakis outlined at Glasgow, where he talked about Greece becoming a hub for the transfer of clean energy in the Mediterranean, a leader in decarbonization of the maritime sector, …
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Monday, November 22, 2021 As Delivered Kalispera. Deputy Minister Zacharaki, Sophia, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Mr. Vassilikos, Alexandros, guests, friends, and start-uppers, thank you so much for inviting me to join you this evening at this networking event of the CapsuleT Travel and Hospitality Accelerator Program. I want to say to begin with first of …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “We saw some fantastic examples of this last week in Glasgow, where President Biden unveiled several new programs, including the Clean Energy Demand Initiative, the First Movers Coalition, and the Agricultural Innovation Mission for Climate. I’m very glad, Minister, that Greece is participating in many of these, including the Global Methane Pledge and …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “The fact that there has been so much continuity in U.S. policy towards Greece through this period of very different governments in the United States, tells you a lot about how our interests have come to converge, but also the enduring U.S. commitment to our presence in southeastern Europe, to our relationship with …
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Ambassador Pyatt’s Statement at USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance-U.S. Forest Service Burned Area Emergency Response Expert Briefing to the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy Athens, Greece October 27, 2021 I’m very grateful to Minister Skrekas for creating this opportunity for some of the United States government’s best technical experts on fire recovery to brief on …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “As Greece continues to distinguish itself as a forward-leaning, innovation- and investment-friendly market for healthcare companies, I know that more of America’s leading pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology companies will take notice and begin to call Greece home, just as Pfizer has done with its significant new investment in Thessaloniki.”
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Ambassador Pyatt: “What’s changed most importantly is Greece’s emergence from a very severe economic crisis. The confidence that I see today in Greek entrepreneurs and Greek young people simply wasn’t there five years ago. That is a hugely valuable commodity. You want to hold on to it. “
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Greece has become one of our closest allies in Europe. It’s a country that shares perspectives with the United States on so many issues. We haven’t even talked yet about the bicentennial or democracy. We have the Democracy Summit coming up where Greece will play a foundational role given the debt that we …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Here in Europe in particular there’s also an energy security angle to all of this, and it’s notable as governments in Europe are starting to worry about whether they’re going to be able to keep the heat on this winter that Greece does not have to worry about that, in large part because …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Today, large American multinational companies like Cisco, Deloitte, Pfizer, and Amazon Web Services have established growing presences here in the city or are actively working on projects in northern Greece, leveraging Greece’s rich human capital and supportive environment to create a virtuous cycle of growth from which we all greatly benefit – the …
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Ambassador’s Residence, Athens, Greece October 18, 2021 Ambassador Pyatt: Thanks everybody for joining us this afternoon. I’m glad I brought the good weather back from Washington, DC. I gather I missed a little bit of excitement on Thursday. I’m going to keep these opening remarks relatively short so we can have a good, thorough conversation. And what I would …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “CodeGirls is one of the very best of these programs that we have here in Greece. It helps equip all of you with the tools to be successful in a globally connected economy, and it contributes to the effort that the Embassy is making to advance programs in areas like entrepreneurship and the …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “We care deeply about the achievements of women in the economy because history shows that when women fully participate and succeed in the workplace, our societies prosper. And as our countries and communities recover from the economic shock of the pandemic, women’s contributions will be more valuable than ever. “
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Let me start by saying what a huge honor it is to be on the stage again with Minister Skrekas. The fact that we are together reflects the degree to which American and Greek perspectives and interests on this basket of issues has really converged. And we are working together every single day, including …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “We strongly believe, as Minister Dendias and other Greek leaders have emphasized, that energy management should be an avenue for cooperation, not conflict. That’s why the United States strongly supports Greece’s efforts to deepen its ties with Israel and Cyprus through the 3+1 framework. We were proud to host the 3+1 Technical Working …
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Ambassador Pyatt: The top U.S. interest is to see Greece continue to play its role as a stable NATO partner, a pillar of democracy, a source of solutions in the wider neighborhood, including in Libya. But I would also emphasize, I’ve seen all these pictures flashing up of Souda Bay and our Air Force activities. …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “The United States strongly supports this more dynamic Greek foreign policy, and through two U.S. administrations we have bolstered the 3+1 cooperation framework with Greece, Israel, Cyprus, and the United States, which has been a signature element of this new geography. Similarly, we’ve made good progress over the past few years involving Greece …
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Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation, Piraeus Wednesday, September 22, 2021 As Delivered Thank you very much Dean Skafianakis. Let me start by saying what a real pleasure it is to be back here in the Laskaridis Foundation library. This is a beautiful setting, and we’re all very honored and very happy to be meeting again in real life. Let me …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “With the renewal of our agreement, the United States reaffirms our commitment to the protection of Greece’s fabulously rich cultural heritage. Reflecting the great value and the importance of Greece’s history to all of humanity, this renewal also expands the scope of our earlier agreement, to include precious artifacts and ecclesiastical ethnological treasures …
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American School of Classical Studies at Athens Tuesday, September 21, 2021 As Delivered Kalispera sas. Michael, Ambassador Angelopoulos, distinguished guests, colleagues, friends, I’m really delighted to welcome you to the launch this evening of The Hellenic Initiative’s online mentorship project, “Connect the Dots.” But I’m especially glad that we’re doing so in the beautiful garden of the …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Gender equality and women’s economic empowerment have been Embassy priorities for many years that I’m proud to support. We want to make sure that women not only benefit from these new opportunities, but are leading Greece’s digital transformation.”
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MET Hotel, Thessaloniki September 10, 2021 As Delivered Kalispera to everybody. Thank you so much for everybody coming out this evening. It’s fantastic to see so many friends, people I haven’t seen face to face for a long time. Mayor Zervas, thank you for joining us. I see Calypso here from the Council. Let me …
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Southeast Europe Energy Forum Panel American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce MET Hotel, Thessaloniki September 10, 2021 As Delivered I can be relatively brief, and let me just start by saying first of all, huge congratulations both to the Atlantic Council but also to our partners in AmCham – Niko, Alex and everybody else – for what …
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The Economist Thessaloniki Metropolitan Summit Electra Hotel, Thessaloniki September 10, 2021 Thank you very much for having me. Congratulations to The Economist for putting on this forum up here in Thessaloniki, a city that in many ways has felt like my second home throughout my five years as American Ambassador here. It’s a huge honor …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “We want the Eastern Mediterranean region to be a zone of peace, stability, and shared prosperity, and that’s why the United States remains committed to deepening the U.S.-Greece relationship and taking a relationship that is stronger than it’s ever been and continuing to expand it into new areas of cooperation. “
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September 7, 2021 Moderator (Andrew Novo, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Transatlantic Defense and Security, Center for European Policy Analysis): I’m sure this sort of increased cooperation is something that the United States would like to see in the region, so I’d like to turn to Ambassador Pyatt. How does the Eastern Mediterranean fit into the current foreign policy of the …
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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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Ambassador Pyatt: “As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Greek independence and look forward to a brighter, healthier future, I commend Prix Galien Greece for honoring those in the healthcare industry who have dedicated their careers to enhancing the quality of human life.”
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Wednesday, August 11, 2021 On behalf of the entire U.S. Mission in Greece, I would like to express our deep condolences on the death of our dear friend, the proud lion of Nemea, Professor Stephen G. Miller. As Director of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens from 1982-1987 and leader of the excavations …
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Like everyone in Greece, we at U.S. Mission Greece are horrified by the scenes of destruction wrought by wildfires around the country and the broader region. We applaud the many brave firefighters, military personnel, and volunteers who have worked to limit the damage and to save human lives. We know these fires have taken an …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “So it is a significant accomplishment that Greece has left that crisis period behind, and in fact, in many ways, Greece is positioned to emerge from the COVID shock much more strongly than others in the European Union. Governor Hatzimarkos talked about the 32 billion euros that will be pumped into the Greek economy …
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Monday, August 2, 2021 On behalf of the U.S. Mission in Greece, I offer my sincere condolences on the death of Andreas Potamianos. We know how deeply he will be missed, particularly by those in the shipping industry, where he strengthened ties between the U.S. and Greece over the course of his life. The U.S. Mission …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Greece has proved itself to be a valuable U.S. partner capable of building bridges between our NATO Allies and key regional partners. In five years, I have seen Greece transition from being a problem for the European Union—a country where officials worried about the stability of the financial system, or Greece leaving the …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis has a lot of firsts to her name: the first Greek American woman ever to serve as an American ambassador—we were both ambassadors for President Obama. She is also the first Greek American woman obviously to be Lieutenant Governor of California, maybe to be Lieutenant Governor anywhere in the United States. And …
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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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Ambassador Pyatt: “Two hundred years later, the United States and Greece continue to stand shoulder to shoulder as friends and allies to uphold and defend our democratic ideals. And as my friends in the diaspora like to point out, Greece has been allied with the United States in every major international conflict through the 20th century. Together …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Today, as the United States joins Greeks around the world in celebrating the birth of the modern Greek state, we are extremely proud to recognize AHEPA’s contributions to our alliance. Together, we will work to honor the unwavering friendship between America’s and Greece’s democracies, and we will work to charter an even more ambitious …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “I’d like to start with that point, that President Biden is strongly committed to our work with Greece to help ensure that both our countries enjoy a sustainable economic growth trajectory as we begin to climb our way out of the global pandemic and all of the disruption that that has caused. The …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “We want to make sure that Greek women are part of that story, are able to take advantage of the tools and the empowerment they need to take full advantage. And this is one part of a larger Embassy strategy, to focus on women’s empowerment. We’ll be doing more on that in the …
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July 15, 2021 As Delivered Thank you, Helene. Thanks for having me on. It’s really exciting to have so many elected local officials online today. I’m also especially glad that we’ve got a strong California contingent, including a couple of folks from Santa Barbara, which is really truly one of my favorite cities in the …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “A stronger and more secure Greece is not just in America’s interests. Our work together deepens important regional relationships and strengthens the NATO Alliance. Over the past five years, I have been proud to be part of a dramatic expansion of U.S.-Greece defense ties that has made this one of the strongest aspects …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “It is not a coincidence that President Biden’s first trip abroad as President was to Europe — meetings at the NATO summit and at the EU summit. I think it was a very clear indicator of his belief that if the United States is to stabilize our international role in the aftermath of …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “So this is, as Heidi said, a moment of extraordinary accomplishment in the U.S.-Greece defense relationship, but I want to be very clear that we are not resting on our laurels. We are continuing to move forward. We have the General Atomics MQ-9s which are exhibited today, a system that we’re discussing with …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “The United States looks to Greece as an essential partner. Whether it’s working to support the countries of the Western Balkans continuing to move towards Euro-Atlantic institutions, stabilizing the Eastern Mediterranean and leveraging the opportunities for energy, for economic cooperation, building on the vision which lies behind our 3+1 cooperation — and I …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Greece is one of our strongest partners in NATO today, and I’m incredibly proud of the partnerships that we’ve formed with the Greek Ministry of Defense and the Greek Armed Forces in all domains – whether it’s our air exercises in Iniochos, what our navies do together when the carrier groups come through the Eastern Mediterranean, …
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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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Ambassador Pyatt: “The United States is committed to ensuring that the relationship that has united our peoples for two hundred years will continue to bear fruit for decades to come as we, together, work to make this world and this region more secure and prosperous. So I hope that you will see the relationship you …
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Thank you very much, Lukas. Let me start by saying what a huge pleasure it is for all of us at the American Embassy to be back here on Lycabettus Hill at what I am convinced is the most beautiful open air drive-in cinema in the whole world.
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Ambassador Pyatt: “The Embassy’s bicentennial campaign is entitled, “USA and Greece: Celebrating 200 Years of Friendship.” It’s designed to highlight the stories of brave American women and men who 200 years ago stood shoulder to shoulder with the Greek people. American society has been enriched from its earliest days by our relationship with Greece and with …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “When President Biden spoke to Prime Minister Mitsotakis a couple of months ago, one of his messages was to underline the U.S. commitment to partner with Greece as we all work together to recover from the pandemic and begin the process of sustainable economic recovery. And I think if there’s one silver lining …
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Ambassador Pyatt’s Interview with Star Channel’s Katerina Tsamouri Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 2:00 p.m. As Delivered Ms. Tsamouri: Mr. Ambassador, thank you very much for this interview, and thank you for having us here. Thank you, Katerina. I’m delighted to do it. Ms. Tsamouri: I would like to start our conversation by asking you a …
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Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Delivered (prerecorded video) Thank you very much for the kind introduction, Dr. Pelonis. Faculty and staff of the American Community School, parents, family, and friends, and most importantly, members of the graduating class of 2021, I’m honored to take part in this year’s graduation ceremony, and I wish we could be celebrating together …
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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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National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with Dr. Thanos Dokos, National Security Advisor of Greece. Mr. Sullivan welcomed the strong relationship between our countries, including our growing defense cooperation, and conveyed the Biden Administration’s commitment to further deepening these ties. They discussed the importance of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. Mr. Sullivan welcomed the resumption …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “I am very proud of the fact that the United States government has been able to offer some assistance to Greece in bearing this burden, both through our contributions to IOM and UNHCR, for which Greece is the largest funder, but also through our direct bilateral assistance to NGOs and service providers here …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Kalimera. Let me start by thanking Mayor Zervas for arranging this morning to let me enjoy another aspect of this beautiful city. I talked a lot last night at the AmCham Conference about the emphasis that my government is placing on our partnership with Northern Greece, especially with Thessaloniki in the areas of …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “I’m really glad to be here today with Lime Scooters, a company that I got to know back in 2018 when they entered the Greek market. Lime is a company which is headquartered in my home state of California, in San Francisco. It’s a company which has been innovating across the area of …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “We have a very strong alignment of interests and a team in Washington that shares my enthusiasm for what the US and Greece can do together. We need to capitalize on this opportunity & accelerate our work moving forward.”
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Our countries’ close and mutually beneficial relationship is rooted in our deeply held democratic values, the revolutions that these ideals inspired, and the aid that our peoples have provided to each other over the years to uphold liberty and justice for all.”
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Ambassador Pyatt: “We continue to work especially in the energy area, but also moving into areas like technology, like counterterrorism, like economic recovery. And I’m very pleased also to see now how that cooperation is moving into the area of renewables and renewable energy cooperation, which is a critical priority for my President and my …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “This major investment and the rebirth of Elefsina and Scaramangas will spur further the revival of Greece’s long maritime traditions and enhance interoperability and collective security in this strategic region, serving American interests and strengthening the NATO Alliance. Meanwhile, U.S. technology companies like Cisco are expanding their footprint in Greece, assisting Greece in …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “I want to applaud the efforts of U.S. airline operators like American Airlines to increase the daily direct flights between our countries, and I hope that at least some of these seasonal routes from New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Dulles will soon grow into permanent, year-round flights. That’s good for both of …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “We are delighted this exhibition will shed light on the brave efforts of American women and men who stood shoulder to shoulder with the Greek people to help Greece reclaim its birthright of democracy and independence. In the two centuries since Greece’s independence movement began, our countries have learned and benefitted from …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Conveniently for me, for the United States, the Prime Minister’s priorities line up perfectly with U.S. priorities. The priority first on the green economy and sustainability. And second on things digital. So we’ve got a tremendous partnership with the Prime Minister on that. And you’re starting to see a return to some sense …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “This is a moment of fantastic opportunity for the U.S.-Greece relationship and especially for our trade and investment ties, something I’ll have more to say about next week as I travel to Thessaloniki and Patras. The Embassy and I will do all that we can in partnership with the Greek government and the Greek …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Our security relationship is not just about hardware. It’s about a commitment to a long-term partnership, based on shared strategic interests and values that have united our countries now for 200 years. When the United States and Greece work together, as we’ve seen today, there is no limit to what we can …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Here at the Embassy, we’re going to continue to work on these issues, building programs to aid women entrepreneurs, to help bridge the gender gap in science and technology, to raise awareness of gender issues, which I think is so much of the story. I had an opportunity to do this back in …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “I’m proud to say today that the relationship between our countries is at an all-time high. As President Biden remarked recently, we have rich and important economic, business, and defense ties, but what really binds us are our values. And the relationship between the United States and Greece is going to continue to …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “I think you’ve seen his comments around the Greek Bicentennial. His comments and Dr. Biden’s comments and the Vice President’s comments on Orthodox Easter. This is a President who knows Greece and the Greek people extremely well. He’s made clear that he’s committed to raise our relationship to the next level. And that’s …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “DEFENDER-Europe 21 in particular highlights Alexandroupoli’s strategic location and the critical asset that this port represents. This large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise, consisting of more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations, is designed to build readiness and interoperability between the United States, NATO Allies, and partner militaries over a wide area of operations.”
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Ambassador Pyatt: “The work being done here at Aeroservices, on behalf of the Hellenic Navy, is another great example of the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program delivering results for the Hellenic Armed Forces. The Hellenic Navy’s S-70B sustainment and upgrade programs exemplify the strong cooperation between the U.S. and Hellenic Navies.”
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Ambassador Pyatt: “We also continue to work very closely with Minister Kerameus and the terrific team at the Ministry of Education to promote collaboration and exchanges between Greek and American academic and research institutions, all of which are part of accelerating this process of extraversion, helping Greece to succeed in a globally connected and digitally …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “As you can tell from the many joint exercises and ship visits that we have seen in recent weeks—like the INIOCHOS Air Force exercise, the USS Eisenhower’s visit to Souda Bay, the Atlantic Resolve rotations ongoing through Alexandroupoli, and Defender-Europe 21 starting next month—our defense and security relationship is stronger than ever, anchored …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Coming out of a difficult decade of economic crisis, Greek companies are looking outward, are demonstrating the entrepreneurial ingenuity that Greeks are known for around the world and are looking to the United States as a preferred partner. So that’s fantastic. I wish we were doing this here in real life, but doing …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Greece is renowned as one of the most beautiful countries on Earth, home to some of the planet’s most stunning and diverse natural landscapes. We share a responsibility to protect Greece’s rich natural heritage and resources so that they can be enjoyed for generations to come. While doing so, we can also create …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “The United States and Greece are poised to do so much more together. That is why both our governments, at the highest level, are committed to extending the duration and reach of the MDCA. Our security relationship is not just about hardware. It is about a commitment to a long-term partnership, based on …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “So let’s take a minute on this Earth Day to think about the privilege we all have of living in this beautiful country, but also the responsibility we have to protect it for future generations. Have a great Earth Day.”
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Ambassador Pyatt: “We are delighted to include the “American Philhellenism” exhibition in the Embassy’s celebration, “USA and Greece: Celebrating 200 Years of Friendship.” In partnership with cultural and educational institutions around the country, cities, and individual citizens, we will seek to reaffirm and honor the unwavering bond between our democracies and strengthen the cooperation between …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “I’m absolutely convinced that as Greece emerges from the economic crisis, that one of its great competitive advantages is going to be its human capital, its skilled workforce. We see American companies responding to that — the kind of investments that you’re seeing from top-tier American firms like Pfizer, Cisco, Deloitte, Microsoft, Digital …
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March 28, 2021 Delivered (virtual) Thank you very much, and kalispera everybody. I want to first of all acknowledge the presence this afternoon of Minister Kerameus, but also all of the judges, the students, the participants. It’s really great to be here as part of the final phase of the STEM Stars Greece competition and celebrate …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Today, the United States joins Greek people around the world to celebrate the birth of the modern Greek state and the 200-year friendship between our countries. The Greek and American revolutions are uniquely intertwined, inspired by our deeply ingrained belief in the system of government the ancient Athenians called demokratía because the power …
Read More» Ambassador Pyatt: “On behalf of the U.S. Mission in Greece, I’m delighted to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Greek independence and offer my warmest wishes to Greece and the Greek people. The United States joins Greeks around the world to celebrate the birth of the modern Greek state and the 200-year friendship between our countries. “
Read More» BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Exactly 200 years ago, inspired by the same ideals of liberty, self-governance, and passionate belief in democracy that sparked the American Revolution, the people of Greece declared their independence. Today, the people of the United States join the Greek people in commemorating the creation of …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Let me just say what an honor it is for me and for our whole U.S. Navy team to have Prime Minister Mitsotakis and his national security team on board the USS Eisenhower here in Souda Bay today. Souda is the crown jewel of our defense cooperation, and the support that Greece provides …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “We’re very excited that AmCham and the Ministry of Health are moving forward with an MOU to grow their partnership and ensure sustainable, long-term healthcare financing, and leveraging our new Science and Technology Agreement to build opportunities for our researchers. You in Greece have a great partner in the Biden Administration. We’re committed …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “This year, March 8 arrives as Greece is in the midst of a national debate over sexual harassment. Like many of you on this call today, I’ve been heartbroken to hear some of the stories that have come out. I really want to commend the courage of those who have stepped forward to …
Read More» Ambassador Pyatt: “Greece’s struggle for independence motivated early Americans to rally behind the Greek cause of democracy and self-determination. As the inheritors of ancient Athenian traditions, American Philhellenes believed they had a civic duty to help Greece reclaim its birthright of democracy. “
Read More» Athens, March 4, 2021 Ambassador Pyatt: First of all it’s great to see everybody. I’m glad everybody’s healthy and well. I also want to say since we’re on the record what a blessing it is that we’re able to sit outside like this in the beginning of March. We should all be grateful for being …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “All of our lives have been turned upside down by the pandemic over the past year. And again I’ll say thank you to Antonis and the whole team at Cisco for making available tools like this which have allowed us to continue our work and the great work that Cisco and other American …
Read More» Ambassador Pyatt: “The last point I will make to sort of bring it back to Colonel MacDonald and the Marshall Center: just to emphasize how important our military and security ties continue to be to building our alliances. We see that almost every single day of the week now, as you’ve seen a real ramping …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “2021 is a really special year, for both Fulbright and for Greece. Its the 75th anniversary of Fulbright, the oldest Fulbright program in Europe and the second oldest in the world. And I will point out, Artemis, that I’m now on track to celebrate both Fulbright’s 70th Anniversary in Greece and it’s 75th, …
Read More» Thursday, February 25, 2020, 6:00 p.m. As Delivered Καλησπέρα everybody! Let me start, President Saltiel, my friend David, Mayor Elisaf, guests, friends, let me say what a huge honor it is for me to join you for the 15th Annual David Tiano Lecture, which our Consulate has organized over many years to honor the memory of …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Education has been for many decades one of the real bright spots of the U.S.-Greece relationship. We celebrated a major anniversary of the Fulbright program relatively early in my tenure. Minister Kerameus was part of Prime Minister Mitsotakis’s delegation to the White House when he went there last year. That was a reflection …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “As the Greek government embraces digital reforms and continues to create the right conditions to attract U.S. investors, this mission could not be more timely or more important. Since I spoke at Panorama last July, American investment in Greece’s technology and innovation sectors has grown at a phenomenal rate.”
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Ambassador Pyatt with Marissi Baliousi Athens Energy Dialogues, Fire Side Chat Wednesday, February 17, 2021, 12:45 p.m. Delivered (virtual) Marissi Baliousi, Editor-in-Chief Capital.gr: Ambassador to Greece, Mr. Geoffrey Pyatt. Your Excellency, thank you for joining us. Ambassador Pyatt: Thank you for having me, Marissi. It’s great to be with the Athens Energy Dialogues. Marissi Baliousi: Mr. Pyatt, …
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Friday, January 29, 2021, 7:30 p.m. – Zoom Delivered (virtual, live) Announcement of Winners: Thanks, Dimitri. I will have some remarks to offer at the end, but at this point, let me just say thank you especially to all of our judges for supporting this fantastic project, and it was really nice to spend some time with …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “We are committed to working with Greece and the IHRA to combat Holocaust denial and anti-Semitism, and we will continue to support the Greek government’s efforts to build a world-class Holocaust Museum in Thessaloniki to tell the story of the tens of thousands of Thessaloniki Jews who perished in the Holocaust.”
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Ambassador Pyatt: “The Greek diaspora and especially grassroots organizations like AHEPA help to put our democratic principles into practice, forming a vital bridge between the peoples of our two countries. You are one of the secret ingredients of our bilateral relationship, helping to advance our great work.”
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Inspired by ancient Greece’s greatest thinkers and the experience of Athenian democracy, our nation’s founders drafted a Constitution seeking to create a “more perfect union.” They understood that every democracy is a work in progress, that the American experiment would follow a winding path, and that our citizens would be tested. But they …
Read More» Ambassador Pyatt: “We know from history books that this is when the Greek people proclaimed their independence, and many gave their lives in the fight for democratic self-governance. What is less well-known is that this was also the start of an important relationship between the United States and Greece, whose histories have been intertwined from …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “So I think I’m very, very optimistic about where the relationship is going. I’m excited about the Greek bicentennial as an opportunity to remind Americans about what Greece stands for, and in particular what Athenian democracy stands for. I think this is a wonderful opportunity for Greece to tell some of these stories …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “I think 2020 has been very exciting to see all of the growth and attention that the Greek start-up sector is getting in the United States. And I’m very excited about the prospect of being able to build further our U.S.-Greek partnership around this center because we have done the same thing in …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “U.S.-Greece cooperation in the maritime and defense sectors continues to grow from strength to strength, based on the principle and the strategy that a stronger and more secure Greece serves American interests and strengthens our NATO Alliance.”
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Ambassador Pyatt:”So we’re very proud of the partnership that we have there, and I would emphasize how significant it is that Prime Minister Mitsotakis has been so unambiguous in his views at a moment when there are voices in Europe throwing around terms like “strategic autonomy” that I think can lead in very unfortunate directions. …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “There’s a great deal of confidence in the U.S.-Greece relationship today, and I’m very proud of how we’ve managed to build that across Greek governments and across political parties, and for that matter, across American governments. And that’s the spirit in which we would approach this prospect of dialogue. “
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Ambassador Pyatt: “With growing interest and support from the U.S. business community, Greece is on track to become a magnet for technology and innovation in Southeastern Europe and the Western Balkans. I’m confident that these investments will help contribute to greater stability and prosperity in the region while putting more talented Greeks to work. …
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Ambassador Pyatt:”And if I can leave you with one idea today, it’s that despite a pandemic-induced global slowdown and the huge challenges that COVID-19 has created for all of us, Greece, from the perspective of the American government, is on the right track and moving forward, and indeed, as Ambassador Papadopoulou just described,U.S.-Greece relations have …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “The United States is committed to protecting religious freedom where it is under attack, and we are proud to stand with partners like Greece and the Ecumenical Patriarch, who advocate tirelessly for those seeking to exercise their beliefs.”
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Ambassador Pyatt: “The global health crisis has strengthened and validated the partnership between our two countries, as evidenced by the many American companies that have stepped up to help the Greek government and private sector respond to the pandemic.”
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Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Nikolaos Bakatselos, President, American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce: This is your fifth GES, and it’s your fourth year here in Greece. Your presence here has been remarkable. For us, you are the architect of the current status of Greek-U.S. relations, and we thank you for that. What would you say has been our …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “We turn to the arts in times of crisis for inspiration, to reflect on the ideas and emotions that define us, to share experiences in a community, and to take a break from daily pressures in our lives. In these moments, we need our museums and cultural institutions more than ever.”
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Ambassador Pyatt: “I remain a true believer in the value of the US-Greece relationship. Our growing collaboration in the digital sector & our investments in energy & infrastructure are creating more opportunities & jobs, ensuring greater security, stability, & prosperity in the EastMed.”
Read More» November 30, 2020 The United States, at the highest levels, has welcomed Greece’s interest in acquiring the F-35 for the Hellenic Air Force. We have signaled our support for procurement and are working closely together on a future acquisition program, which would enhance Greece’s defense capabilities, ensure interoperability with U.S. Armed Forces and improve regional stability. All reports to the …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “A lot of this goes back to seeds that we planted in 2018 at the Thessaloniki International Fair. But it also reflects the fact that American companies are recognizing the value proposition that Greece represents — whether it’s Microsoft and the very large commitment that they’ve made to their new data centers here …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “In 2021, we’re going to be launching a new joint program focused on mentorship of young entrepreneurs. And since we’re in an election year in the United States, I want to say an added “thank you” to all my friends in the Greek American diaspora for the work that you do every day …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Hamilton is a reminder that history matters, and as an amateur historian myself, I appreciated that. But what I really appreciated is that Hamilton is just a wonderful story, fantastic music, the way in which it blends Broadway traditions with hip hop, and I’m sure all of the panelists and experts will do a much better job …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “As a career official, I have an obligation now to stand aside while the process plays itself out, but I have to say, as American Ambassador to Greece, I was really deeply touched by the outpouring of congratulations that I received on Saturday, both public and private, from Greek political leaders, from everyday …
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Thursday, November 5, 2020, 4:00 p.m. Alexia Tasouli: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. The Ambassador and I were supposed to be in Thessaloniki today, but because of COVID restrictions, we will join the summit online, and we hope to have an interesting discussion. Mr. Ambassador, thank you for participating in the Thessaloniki Summit this year, …
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Ambassador Pyatt:”A few years ago, when I started working on the Thessaloniki Fair and talking to American tech companies about Thessaloniki, they would ask, “Where is that?” And nobody really thought of Greece as having a significant role in the knowledge-based economy of the world. That’s not the case anymore, and in fact, what U.S. …
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Elektra Metropolis Hotel, Athens Wednesday, October 21, 2020, 2:40 p.m. Delivered (podium) Καλησπέρα σας. Niko, Elias, it’s a tremendous pleasure to join you and my colleagues and friends, Ambassadors Cohen and Garber, for the signing of this MOU to enhance economic, business, and trade collaboration among our respective countries. I also want to congratulate the …
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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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Ambassador Pyatt: “America’s strategy with Greece is founded on the concept that we seek to bolster Greece and Greece’s role as a pillar of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Western Balkans, a country that shares strategic interests with the United States, that shares values, and is well poised, as it emerges from a …
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Dimitri, Filippos, all of our partners there, thank you for letting me join today. Like you, I’m eager to be able to start doing these things in real life again before too long, but this is where we are for now, and in particular, I want to congratulate you for having this whole virtual training …
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In Greece, Secretary Pompeo met with Prime Minister Mitsotakis and Foreign Minister Dendias to renew our shared commitment to advance security, peace, and prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean and celebrate the strongest U.S.-Greek relationship in decades. In Thessaloniki, the Secretary signed a bilateral science and technology agreement, and hosted energy sector business leaders for a …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “As we were coming up from Piraeus this afternoon, my friend Nikos Vernikos was pointing out to everybody the upcoming anniversary of the Battle of Salamis, which is a reminder of the 2,500 years of maritime history that Greece has. This shipyard is an important reflection of that history, but also an illustration …
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Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt Alexia Tasouli – Olympia Forum September 19, 2020 Alexia Tasouli: Thank you, Ambassador, again, for the privilege to have this conversation with you again, online this time. Ambassador Pyatt: Thank you, Alexia. I’m really delighted to be able to do it. Like you, I’m really sorry not to be in Olympia on …
Read More» Ambassador Pyatt: “Greek shipping is a vital enabler of global trade, and we greatly value this aspect of our relationship, including the leading Greek shipping companies that are listed on the New York stock exchange. The strong U.S.-Greece maritime relationship is also driving for greater American investment and trade, particularly in the energy sector.”
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Ambassador Pyatt: “First of all, let me say what a pleasure it is to be back. Congratulations to The Economist for building a really all-star morning focused on regional security and defense issues, and I think it’s terrific that you’ll wind up this morning with Minister Hatzidakis talking about the energy security issues because that’s an …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Greece’s performance over the past several months has won praise from partners and media around the world, and the government has continued to make investments to strengthen the healthcare system, including increased staffing, ICU capacity, and social support. Until a vaccine is developed, this is our world. We must continue to act responsibly, …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Certainly in my experience over the past four years, some of the most inspiring and impressive young entrepreneurs I’ve met in Greece happen to be women. They are people who are carving their own path in industries that will define the future of our knowledge-based economy. “
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Certainly in my experience over the past four years, some of the most inspiring and impressive young entrepreneurs I’ve met in Greece happen to be women. They are people who are carving their own path in industries that will define the future of our knowledge-based economy. “
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His fondness for Greece is not a diplomatic gimmick. “For me, in many ways, coming to Greece was like coming home,” he says. “When we first came, my wife [Mary Pyatt] and I took a walk along the coastline around Glyfada and I remember just how wonderful it was looking at the sun slowly dropping …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “The U.S.-Greece relationship is at a historic, all-time high. Our enhanced relationship with Greece is based on common goals and a considered strategy that recognizes the return of great power competition to the Eastern Mediterranean. Greece is a pillar of stability and a key NATO Ally when it comes to halting expanding Russian …
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August 27, 2020 Καλησπέρα! Let me first say what an exciting day today is as I’m here in Thessaloniki to help introduce our new Consul General, Liz Lee, somebody who is highly regarded in our diplomatic service, and most importantly, like me, is a Californian, with the sense of optimism and future orientation that is …
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Thursday, August 27, 2020 It’s always a great pleasure to be back on the campus of the American Farm School, really one of the crown jewels of the American educational legacy here in Greece, and especially in northern Greece. I’m especially pleased to be introducing our new Consul General in Thessaloniki, Liz Lee, like me …
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Judd Deere, White House Deputy Press Secretary August 26, 2020 Today, President Donald J. Trump spoke with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece. President Trump expressed concern over increased tension between NATO allies Greece and Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean. President Trump reaffirmed that Greece and Turkey must commit to dialogue, which is the only …
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Ambassador Statement to Media with Deputy Minister Karaoglou Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 3:00 p.m. Καλησπέρα, good afternoon, everybody. Let me first of all say thank you to the Minister for the very warm welcome. Also, congratulations on the completion of the first year of the new government, and also my congratulations for the smart approach that the government continues …
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Ambassador Pyatt and Consul General Lee’s Statements to Media with Mayor Zervas Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 2:00 p.m. Ambassador Pyatt: Hello, everybody. Let me say first of all, thank you, Mayor Zervas, as always, for the fantastically warm welcome here in Thessaloniki. It’s a particular pleasure for me to be back here today to introduce Liz Lee, our new Consul …
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SPEECH BY MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE YORBA LINDA, CALIFORNIA THE RICHARD NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM JULY 23, 2020 GOVERNOR WILSON: Well, thank you very much, Chris. Most generous. I’m not sure your grandfather would have recognized me. I have the great pleasure – in addition to welcoming all of you to the Nixon birthplace and library, I have …
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Friends, colleagues, and collaborators from the government of Prime Minister Mitsotakis; we have representatives of the Metropolitan and the Bishop here.
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Ambassador Pyatt: “So our engagement with Greece is founded on the principle that Greece is indeed a pillar of stability, a reliable NATO ally that shares our values, with deep ties to the United States. Also a strategy which believes that a stronger and more secure Greece actually serves America’s interests, which is what has …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “I want to assure you that the United States will continue to partner with Greece on its sustainability initiatives, and I certainly look forward to seeing more electric vehicles on Greek roads and Blink charging stations across the country – of course here in Athens but also in Thessaloniki”
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Ambassador Pyatt:”So I’m very proud of where we are with the U.S.-Greece relationship today. The relationship as a whole is better than it’s ever been, we’re working together every single day to strengthen our defense and security ties, to work on regional problems, including our collective interest in seeing that all the countries of the …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “So remember, America stands with you. We look forward to your bicentennial next year in 2021 as an opportunity to celebrate the shared democratic values that legions of Greeks and Americans have pledged to uphold and defend. The United States has stood with Greece as a friend and an ally through difficult times …
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Kassiopi, Corfu Saturday, July 11, 2020 Read by Consul General Greg Pfleger Dear Mr. Santis, While I regret that I cannot be there in person to celebrate NCH Capital’s achievement, I would like to congratulate you on today’s groundbreaking on your luxury tourist resort. During Prime Minister Mitsotakis’s visit to Washington earlier this year, he announced …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Anatolia is one of the real treasures of the U.S.-Greece relationship over the years, and I’m very excited about how this center is helping to take that relationship into the high-technology future. “
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Ambassador Pyatt: “With the health crisis behind us, one of the U.S. Embassy’s top priorities now is to support Greece’s economic recovery. We firmly believe that one of the best means of achieving this goal is by cultivating Greek entrepreneurship and innovation.”
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July 9, 2020 Ambassador Pyatt: It’s a great pleasure to see my friend David Saltiel, the head of the Jewish Community in Greece, but also former Mayor Boutaris in his capacity as the president of the organizing group for the [Holocaust] Museum of Thessaloniki. This is an extremely important initiative for Greece, for the city of …
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Ambassador Pyatt’s Statement to Media with Mayor Zervas at Cisco International Innovation Cente Thursday, July 9, 2020, 5:00 p.m. Καλημέρα σας. Let me start by saying what a pleasure it is to be back here in Thessaloniki with Mayor Zervas. It’s hard to believe he’s only been in office for 9 months given all that’s been accomplished. I’m especially …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Greece took a big step forward with Microsoft with their decision to acquire legal software for government platforms and that help set the stage for Greece getting on to the Microsoft agenda in Redmond. We saw the recent acquisition bought by Microsoft and SoftoMotive, which I love because it is a good example …
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Panel: Digital Transformation of Regional Businesses Καλημέρα. Minister Georgiadis, panelists and friends, thank you for inviting me to share this video message with you at the start of your panel. As you all know, Patras is close to my heart, and I was really sorry to miss the Race of Sacrifice to Kalavryta this year …
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July 2, 2020 Καλημέρα. Good morning, everybody. Mr. Dimtsas, Your Eminence, let me say again what a great pleasure it is for me to be here with you today as we celebrate our American Independence Day. I remember, Your Beatitude, four years ago when we first met, you talked to me about the work that …
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Ambassador Pyatt:”We’re very proud of our partnership over the years with the Athens Film Festival and delighted that, in this unusual summer of the Coronavirus pandemic, we were able to continue that partnership in this very special way.”
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June 18, 2020 John Metaxas: Good morning Mr. Ambassador. Thank you so much for joining us today. Ambassador Pyatt: Thank you very much, John, for having me with you. I want to say what a pleasure it is to be with you and with the whole team from NHS as it just does fabulously important …
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June 18, 2020 Thanks, Christine, for the generous introduction. Leroy, delighted to meet you, and more importantly, really pleased we were able to partner with Sister Cities International this way. I’ve been an American diplomat for 31 years now, and one of the things that I have learned across my career representing the United States …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “So I think Greece can be very confident of the quality of the relationship with the United States today, and the breadth of the relationship. It’s a relationship which goes beyond politics.”
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Lea Gabrielle U.S. Special Envoy and Coordinator of the Global Engagement Center of the U.S. Department of State. Delphi Economic Forum June 10, 2020 Special Envoy Gabrielle: Thank you very much for that kind introduction, Professor Panagiotou I have to tell you, being here feels quite a lot like my time back in TV news …
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June 10, 2020 Alexia Tasouli: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Alexia Tasouli. I’m a journalist, and I have the honor today to have a discussion with the Ambassador of the United States to Athens Mr. Geoffrey Pyatt. And discussion that I think is going to be very interesting and a very useful …
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Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Καλημέρα. Let me start by saying thank you, Mr. President, for those generous remarks. I wanted to start my conversation today here in the cradle of democracy by sharing with the President some observations about the historic process that’s underway in my country, in the United States right now. I described the wave …
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Read Ambassador Pyatt’s interview with Vassilis Nedos of “Kathimerini” newspaper.
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Friday, June 5, 2020, 12:00p.m. Delivered Καλημέρα. I think that’s the only time that we’ll be able to say I’m offering an assist to Giannis Antetokounmpo. Minister Theodorikakos, Governor Patoulis, Mayor Kondylis, colleagues, friends. Thank you for joining us at this socially distanced celebration of World Environment Day, and thank you to the Ministry of …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “So our work together with Greece, Israel, and Cyprus brings together three democracies, three countries that enjoy a strong, dynamic relationship with the United States for us to work together on. That was Secretary Pompeo’s message when he went to Jerusalem last spring to launch the 3+1 process with all three leaders.”
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Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt MEGA TV – Yiannis Moutsos May 27, 2020 MEGA TV: Mr. Ambassador, thank you very much for this interview. It’s quite an honor to have you at MEGA as well. I would like to ask you about the COVID-19 pandemic which hit the U.S. as well, and currently you actually have a …
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Thursday, May 28, 2020 Let me say what an honor it is to spend some time with my friend Minister Koumoutsakos, but also our partners from UNHCR and IOM. I took the opportunity to congratulate the minister on the great progress that Greece has made recently on issues around the resettlement, in particular, of unaccompanied minors. We …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “I’m really glad as well that I’m joined this afternoon by Minister Digalakis from the Ministry of Education and, of course, my friend, Minister of Digital Governance Kyriakos Pierrakakis. I think it’s fantastic that the Ministry of Education has been so supportive of JA, and that sends a really good signal about the …
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As the U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, I want to commend Fulbright Greece on its response to the unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic. After the State Department issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory on March 19 and the Fulbright Program was suspended for all U.S. participants, Artemis and her team at Fulbright …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “I want to congratulate Minister Kikilias for his leadership of that effort, the Deputy Minister, but also the hundreds of Greek doctors, hospital workers, nurses, ambulance drivers, the real heroes of this story over the past several months. This is a historic time, it’s something that we will all remember, but I think all …
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May 5, 2020 – Ambassador Pyatt: “Today’s conversation will inform what we do at the U.S. Embassy as we move forward, continuing to support Greek women entrepreneurs, promoting gender equality in our educational programs, and pushing against gender stereotypes when we see them.”
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Friday, April 24, 2020 Ambassador Pyatt’s Press Statement to Kathimerini on Prospects for U.S. Investment after the Pandemic Since the start of this global health crisis, the United States has been working closely with the Greek government on ways to ensure we maintain the momentum in our economic relationship once we all begin the return …
Read More» US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Payat in an interview to Athens 9.84 Radio station speaks for coronavirus, investment, diplomacy, the city of Athens and its Municipality.
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April 15, 2020 (Transcript from Skype Call) Ambassador Pyatt: Good afternoon everybody. Kalo Pascha. It’s great to see everyone healthy. I’m really glad that we’re able to do this, and I want to thank everybody for being so flexible as we work with these new tools. At the Embassy we have tried to be very, very respectful of the Prime Minister’s …
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Ambassador Pyatt: Like all of you, I’m working from home these days. We’re respecting the government’s restrictive measures. But I wanted to take the opportunity to offer a public message as we come into the Easter week.
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Greece Investing in Strategic Projects in Greece Video Transcript Published March 20, 2020 It’s been a very dynamic three years in Greece. Most importantly Greece has gone from being a source of problems to a source of solutions in the wider region. The economy after a long crisis has begun to recover. The banking system …
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Greece: A Key Ally in Southeastern Europe Transcript from Video Published March 20, 2020 The U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross made very clear when he was in Athens that the time to invest in Greece is now. That’s the view of the United States government. It reflects our strong interest in the success of …
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The Time to Invest in Greece is Now Transcript from Video Published March 20, 2020 American investors are looking to the Greek economy in a new way. One, of course, is energy. You see a very large new investment from Exxon Mobile jointly with Hellenic Petroleum and Total. Also General Electric has come back to the …
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Ambassador Pyatt to an exclusive interview to Greece Investor Guide: “Greece has transformed itself from a source of problems to a source of solutions on the international stage and is a pillar of stability in the broader region; meanwhile relations between Washington and Athens are at an all-time high.”
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Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt Media Roundtable On the Record April 3, 2020 Ambassador Pyatt: First of all, hello everybody. This is an experiment for us, so I appreciate your flexibility as we try this new format. I’m also glad to see and hear that everybody is healthy and well. This is obviously a challenging time for …
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March 7, 2020 Ambassador Pyatt: Καλημέρα σας. Let me start by saying what an honor it is for Deputy Assistant Secretary Palmer and I to be joined today by Minister Karamanlis. The Minister and I had the opportunity a year ago to travel in this region together visiting his ancestral home in Serres, and we …
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Athens Hilton Hotel February 20, 2020 I am delighted to support the 11th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum, and to welcome so many of our friends and partners this year. Shipping and maritime is one of the fastest growing sectors of the Greek economy, and over the past decade, this event has built a …
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Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt Skai TV, journalist Apostolos Mangiriadis February 19, 2020 Skai TV: Mr. Ambassador, thank you for joining Skai’s nightly newscast. Ambassador Pyatt: Thank you for having me. Skai TV: Let me start the discussion with an issue that has monopolized the public discourse over the last few months, and I’m talking about the …
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Wednesday, February 19, 2020 I just want to say, first of all, I think you saw fantastic evidence of what I was talking about in Stefanovikio, which is both the unique operating environment that Greece provides, the way in which this range facilitates the enhancement of interoperability between the United States and our Hellenic Armed …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “So as we look forward next year to welcoming the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade for the next rotation in support of Atlantic Resolve, I know that we will be seeing opportunities to further deepen these ties between our allied nations, but also to develop the capacity of American forces, which enables the U.S. …
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Grande Bretagne Hotel, Athens Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 7:30 p.m. Thank you very much. Καλησπέρα σας. I will start by saying, Anna, thank you very much for the invitation. I want to thank the entire DIKTIO network for organizing this event and inviting me to be with you for what I think is a very …
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Friday, February 7, 2020 Regional Governor Nikas, Mayor Vasilopoulos, President Xigoros, Mr. Plemmenos, Mr. Kabiotis, colleagues, friends, καλημέρα σας. Thank you for inviting me to Kalamata for the first stop of RouteLab 2020. I’m pleased to be able to spotlight and uplift local entrepreneurship and innovation in such a beautiful and richly storied part of Greece, and …
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“Leon Benmayor” Hall of the Jewish Community, Thessaloniki Καλησπέρα σας και καλή χρονιά! Good evening, President Saltiel, former Mayor Boutaris, dear guests and friends, I’m delighted to be back in Thessaloniki and, for the first time, to attend the 14th Annual David Tiano Lecture, organized by our Consulate in Thessaloniki to honor the memory of …
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Καλησπέρα σας και χρόνια πολλά! I looked on my way over and saw that you were hunting for bots. I hope you had good luck finding them. [laughter] And I do want to thank Anna, Lukas and Roman for coming and providing this course. We’re really pleased to partner with the Atlantic Council and its Digital …
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January 27, 2020 Ambassador Pyatt: Thank you, Dimitri. I’m going to just sit here because that podium is very tall, and it will make me feel like I’m delivering a lecture, and I feel tonight like I’m really among friends, and what I want to do is actually have more of a conversation. So I’m …
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Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel, Athens Thursday, January 23, 2020, 8:30 p.m. Καλησπέρα σας. Χρόνια πολλά! Thank you, Niko, I want to begin, first of all, by acknowledging our friends who are here tonight, in particular, Minister Georgiadis, also Minister of Tourism Theoharis I have learned over four years that I need to keep my AmCham pita …
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Deree Library, American College of Greece, Athens Thursday, January 23, 2020, 6:00 p.m. Thank you, Claudia. Καλησπέρα σας. President Horner, Mayor Zorbas, friends, administrators, students, thank you for inviting me to speak this evening and to join in this inauguration of this beautifully renovated library. I got a sneak peek of the renovations a few …
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Grand Hyatt Hotel, Athens Thursday, January 23, 2020 Good afternoon. Thank you, Alex, thank you, Symeon, for having me back here. This is a forum that I have addressed three times now, over three years. It focuses on a sector that has been a priority for me, for the U.S. government, for my Embassy, and …
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The all-time high in U.S.-Greece relations and the tremendous bipartisan support that our relationship enjoys in Washington reflects significantly on our longtime partnership with the Propeller Club. So I’d like to thank Costis and the Board for the fantastic cooperation over the past year and look ahead at our goals for 2020.
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Ambassador’s Residence Thursday, January 16, 2020, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Good evening, everybody. Welcome. I’m going to make this relatively brief. This is a wonderful group of people. I love these events. These are some of my favorite events of the year. I just wanted to say a couple of quick words. Before I get to my …
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I will always remember that night in July of 2018 when the fires happened. I grew up in Southern California, so I grew up very familiar with the problem of wildfires, and in San Diego, my hometown, just like in Greece, because of climate change, and because of how weather is becoming more extreme, we’re …
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January 13, 2020 ERT: Ambassador, thank you very much for the opportunity — Ambassador Pyatt: I’m delighted. ERT: — to talk with us about the important visit of the Prime Minister in Washington. You were there. You were part of the meetings with President Trump, Secretary Pompeo, other senior administration officials. Give us your prospective …
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January 13, 2020 Ambassador Pyatt: Thanks Bill, and let me echo Bill’s wish of Happy New Year to everybody. Happy jetlag to those of you who were with us in Washington, DC. I’m deep in it right now, of course, because I was in California. So it was actually nice to be in Washington for …
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December 13, 2019 Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Remarks by Consul General Gregory Pfleger Καλησπέρα σε όλες και όλους. Thank you very much for being here. Thank you very much for having me here as the Consul General of the United States in Thessaloniki. It is a tremendous honor, honestly, and on behalf of the Ambassador, …
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December 9, 2019 Souda Bay AFN: How you would describe the current Greek-American military relations in 2019 and how does NSA Souda Bay support that mission? Ambassador Pyatt: So, we are at a high point in terms of the U.S. – Greece military relationship. That was reflected in October when Secretary of State Pompeo was …
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AmCham Greek Economic Summit December 3, 2019, 10:00 a.m. Interviewer: Mr. Ambassador, welcome and thank you for being with us at CNN Greece. We are in the Economic Summit of the American-Hellenic Chamber, about the economy, and let’s start with economy. According to recent data, bilateral commercial relationships between Greece and the United States have …
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Ambassador Pyatt (Dec. 6, 2019) – “Across all sectors from innovation and energy to shipping and tourism, American companies are seeing that Greece’s return is real, and companies are succeeding here due to the combination of a highly skilled yet affordable labor force, Greece’s wealth of natural resources, its prime geostrategic location, and the political …
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American Hellenic Institute Panel “Allies of the U.S. in the Eastern Mediterranean: The Importance of Pillars of Stability in a Sea of Instability?” Grande Bretagne Hotel (Gold Room), Athens Thursday, December 5, 2019 Ambassador Pyatt: Thank you, Fanis. Καλησπέρα. Let me start before I forget by saying what a terrific pleasure it is for me …
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Ambassador Pyatt (Dec. 5, 2019) – “Both our countries are working to develop a circular economy, where the goal is to minimize waste by maximizing the recovery and reuse of materials. This is not just a defensive measure for our planet, but an opportunity for large-scale investment in an area where U.S. companies benefit from …
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Ambassador Pyatt (Dec. 4, 2019) -“Onex’s investment in the Neorion Shipyards builds on a long history of U.S.-Greece ties in the maritime sector. And the U.S. government views Neorion as an important American investment – strategically, commercially, and symbolically. And I think the fact that the Onex investment began under the Syriza government and has …
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We applaud the Greek government’s efforts and will continue to do all that we can to get the word out that Greece is changing fast and is open for business. Prime Minister Mitsotakis’ January 7th meeting with President Trump and his other visits will be an important opportunity to advance this task.
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Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Ambassador Pyatt: Καλημέρα σας. I just want to emphasize the point I made in my remarks about the critical importance of Prime Minister Mitsotakis’s invitation to Washington, D.C. for January 7th, and the fantastic opportunity that represents to get the word out about how Greece has changed over the past months, about the …
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Thanksgiving is a family holiday, and we consider all of you to be our Greek family. I look forward to continuing to work on our relationships in 2020, and to do all that I can to cement the gains we’ve made and to chart an ambitious course for the future.
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Hilton Hotel, Athens Monday, November 25, 2019, 3:45 p.m. Καλησπέρα. Good afternoon, everybody. Let me start, Niko, Litsa, Elias, by thanking you for inviting me to participate in this Women in Business Forum. I’m told this is the third one, I’m not sure how I missed the first two, but I suspect it has something …
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November 19, 2019 Washington D.C. US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt Greek Ambassador Haris Lalacos Nicholas Logothetis Drake Behrakis Heather Conley Konstantinos Kyranakis Chair: Katerina Sokou Moderator: …How do you think we can move forward [inaudible]? What makes sense for such a relationship [inaudible]? And further institutionalize with specific security guarantees and [inaudible]. Ambassador Pyatt: …
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November 18, 2019 Washington D.C. US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt Antonis Diamataris Mike Manatos Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) Endy Zemenides, Moderator Ambassador Pyatt: — part of government in a bureaucracy. Mike was one of the first people who I looked to when I was getting ready for this job and trying to figure out how I …
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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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Ms. Tasouli: It’s an honor for me to share in a discussion with the United States Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt, who has proved his continued engagement with Thessaloniki not only with TIF last year, 2018, but in many other cases, he has set a new tempo for our bilateral relations. Welcome, Mr. Ambassador, again to the Thessaloniki …
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I’m also a believer because my most important job and the job of our team here at the American Embassy is to help accelerate and deepen the U.S.-Greece relationship, and in particular to help Greece with the process of emerging from a really difficult, historically unprecedented ten-year economic crisis.
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The United States is committed to working with Greece and other democratic partners to defend religious freedom abroad. That’s why the Ambassador for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback visited Greece in May, and why we appreciated Foreign Minister Dendias’ participation in the Second Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom. This was the largest-ever human rights conference, …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “So my message today: first, we recognize that Greece is moving forward and has changed a lot over the past four months. And second, the American market is open to Greek exports, and our Embassy stands ready to assist Greek companies in expanding to the United States.”
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Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel, Athens Friday, November 1, 2019 Καλησπέρα σας. Thank you to Costis, the Propeller Club and to the kids from ACS. Weren’t they fantastic? Commandant Kliaris, Admiral Tsounis, friends, colleagues, thank you so much for inviting me back to address this year’s AMVER awards ceremony. Mary was reminding me as we were walking in this evening …
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Ambassador Pyatt’s Remarks at “The Hour of Greece” Exhibition Opening Hellenic American University, Athens Thursday, October 24, 2019 Our dear friends, your Eminence Bishop Gabriel, I want to begin by acknowledging the presence here this evening of Foreign Minister Dendias and to express my deep appreciation for the Foreign Ministry’s support of this initiative. I …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “First of all, let me say what a pleasure it is to be here. I always find it enormously encouraging to see how much is happening in the Greek startup space, and it’s a real pleasure for me to be here with my Dutch and Norwegian counterparts and to talk about a little …
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Deree – The American College of Greece, Athens Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 10:30 a.m. Thank you very much! Kαλημέρα. Thank you to The Voice of Renewables and the Hellenic Wind Energy Association for inviting me to speak this morning. And a special thank you to Claudia and The American College of Greece for hosting this …
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Grande Bretagne Hotel, Athens Thursday, October 10, 2019, 1:30 p.m. Καλημέρα σας. Minister Georgiadis, Christian, Mr. Hadjiminas, Colonel Styner, thank you for inviting me to join you today to celebrate the successful partnership between Theon Sensors and Elbit Systems of America. This five-year contract is the first big win for Theon Sensors in the United …
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Press Center Conf Room, Ministry of Digital Governance Thursday, October 10, 2019, 10:30 a.m. Καλημέρα σας. Minister Pierrakakis, colleagues, I want to start by offering a tremendous thank you to the Ministry of Digital Governance for hosting this event and for the Ministry’s support in prioritizing cybersecurity along with all of the other issues that …
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Speech by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Athens, Greece October 5, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: So I have some Greek words sprinkled throughout, and I’m terrified. (Laughter.) But I’m going to give it a shot. Kalispera. AUDIENCE: Kalispera. (Laughter.) SECRETARY POMPEO: All right, one for one. Well, good afternoon, and welcome. And thanks …
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Secretary Pompeo: “This agreement has three facets, three aspects to us. First, there is a national aspect of this agreement. To Greece, this is an absolutely beneficial agreement. It is a good agreement because it enhances the American imprint in Greece, and this is a positive imprint.”
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Secretary Pompeo: “That economic pillar is part of the Strategic Dialogue that we’re here to be part of, but there’s also the fact that Greece can play an important strategic role here in the region. This is a dynamic region with lots going on. There’s lots of change taking place and we are very confident …
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The great dynamism of the Greek energy sector at this moment mirrors the dramatic progress that the U.S. is making in energy technology.
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Grand Hyatt Hotel, Athens Monday, September 30, 2019, 1:30 p.m. Apostolos Mangiriadis: Mr. Ambassador, welcome. Let’s have a short discussion here at the panel. Now this encounter and this conversation has a great timing because at the end of the week, we’re expecting the head of the American Diplomacy here into Athens. Mr. Mike Pompeo …
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The funding, $2.3 million for the removal of the sunken dredger, is being provided by the U.S. Army in Europe. It reflects our desire to continue cooperating very closely with our Greek military counterparts to take advantage of Alexandroupolis as a location to facilitate the transit of U.S. military goods and equipment between Greece and elsewhere …
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I would encourage you to think of yourselves as Ambassadors for the United States, for what we represent, for our values, for our tolerance, for our traditions, but also take advantage of this fantastic opportunity that you have. This is a magical country with an incredibly rich culture, a fantastically welcoming society, and literally millennia …
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I want to underline that we are hoping to see much more U.S. investment and involvement in the Greek tourism sector. We have great expectations for the Hellenikon project here in Athens, the investment that Minister Georgiadis announced on Friday of more than $300 million by the American investment group Blackstone in Greek hotel products. …
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The United States government wants to do everything that it can to assist in Greece’s full economic recovery, which is why I am here today to highlight the great potential I see in this beautiful and economically significant region of Greece. Or, as my friends at Pelopponisos wrote back in May, I want to share …
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Our renewed presence at this year’s Thessaloniki International Fair reinforces the U.S. commitment to enhance our engagement in northern Greece and reinforce Thessaloniki’s role as the international gateway to the Western Balkans.
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Ambassador Pyatt: “We see Greece as one of our key partners, a country which shares our interests, but also our values. We are working with other democratic partners in the region to push back on maligned actors like Russia and China who we believe hold different interests.”
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Alexandroupoli is a crucial link to European energy security, regional stability, and economic growth, so it makes sense that the United States and Greece have chosen here to work together to advance our shared security and economic interests. This project to remove the sunken dredger “Olga” is proof of our commitment to the US-Greece alliance. …
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Thessaloniki International Fair Septmember 7, 2019 Ambassador Pyatt: Καλημέρα! Let me start by thanking Minister Voridis for being with us here today, for being such a good friend and such a great champion of the agricultural relationship between the United States and Greece. As I walked through the pavilion this morning with the Minister, I …
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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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I see in Greece the same highly educated, curious, creative human capital and the same wealth of natural resources as in my home state, which is why the U.S. Embassy has made continued, concerted efforts to help grow Greece’s entrepreneurial sector and encourage U.S. investment and partnerships with Greek companies.
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Today there are 400 workers and hundreds more citizens of Syros who are in a stable employment situation because the shipyard has come back to life. But equally important, this strategic asset is in the hands of an American company. So this is a win/win for everybody. For Greece, for Greece’s long maritime traditions, but …
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The United States is grateful for Greece’s leadership as the guardian and regional integrator of European energy security and diversification. With the 4.5 billion euro Trans Adriatic Pipeline close to completion and the construction of the Gas Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria commencing shortly, energy projects are driving opportunities in northern Greece, creating jobs while enhancing Greece’s regional …
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19 July 2019 Kathimerini: And you know, there’s a new government in Athens. And how do you think that the U.S-Greek relations are going to evolve from now on? It’s a different reality in Greece. Does this lead to any change in the path that the Greek-U.S. relations have taken? Ambassador Pyatt: So the good news …
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Greece has persevered through immense challenges while maintaining its democracy, rejecting extremism, and now paving the way for further economic growth. Importantly for my government, Greece has also transformed from being a source of problems to a source of solutions for the strategically important region of the Eastern Mediterranean.
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Ambassador’s Residence, Athens July 3, 2019 Καλησπέρα σας. Mary and I are delighted to welcome everyone to the residence this evening as we celebrate the 243rd anniversary of American independence. I want to start this evening with a special welcome to the many American State Representatives, Assembly Speakers, and Senators who are joining us this evening. I can …
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But in the midst of all these changes, I think it’s important to emphasize what will not change: the lasting commitment of both the United States and Greece to deepening our bilateral relationship. I was in Washington last month, and I’m happy to report that stock in the U.S.-Greece relationship is higher than it’s ever …
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9th Mineral Resources in Greece International Forum King George Hotel, Athens June 21, 2019, 12:15 p.m. Καλημέρα σας. First of all, thank you for inviting me to speak at this important and particularly timely forum on mineral resources in Greece. I was in Washington last week for meetings at the White House, at the State …
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As Fulbright enters its seventh decade with a new logo that, for me, evokes the magical blues of the Aegean Sea, it’s clear that Fulbright Greece is at the forefront of a dramatic rise in U.S.-Greece educational and cultural exchanges. Over the past six years, the number of Americans studying in Greece has increased 80%, …
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The pharmaceutical industry remains a pillar for investment in Greece through expenditure on research and development for new therapies. As of 2017, a total of 2,265 clinical trials brought up to 80 million euros in foreign investment to Greece. American pharmaceutical companies have told me that the potential market could be much larger if the …
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Atlantic Council Panel June 11, 2019 Moderator: At his testimony in Congress last July, Assistant Secretary Wess Mitchell mentioned that the U.S. is cultivating Greece as an anchor of stability in the Mediterranean and the Western Balkans. Please help us understand, how does Greece fit in the wider framework of the U.S. National Security Strategy, …
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May 24, 2019 Καλημέρα. So let me say, first of all, it’s always a great honor for me to see Ηis All Holiness. This was an especially important conversation between us because we were able to discuss the plans for welcoming Ηis All Holiness in Washington DC this autumn. This will be the first visit …
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Hellenic Aerospace Industries May 20, 2019 Καλημέρα σας. Minister Apostolakis, Alternate Minister Rigas, General Christodoulou, Vice Admiral Tsounis, friends. It is a great pleasure and an honor for me to be here today to celebrate the rebirth of the Hellenic Navy’s Maritime Patrol capability. I spoke at EXPOSEC last week and at the Hellenic Air …
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Ambassador Pyatt, March 15 – The U.S. is the world’s leader at combining wind, solar, and storage technology and connecting it with existing grids, so I’m delighted that GE, as well as other American companies like Tesla are exploring opportunities in this sector of the Greek economy. Increased use of renewables further diversifies sources of …
Read More» Ambassador: It’s a great honor to be back at the Air Power Conference. It’s very impressive to see how this venue has evolved. It’s also a perfectly timed opportunity to take stock of the U.S.-Greece defense cooperation relationship. I’m very grateful that we have here today General Harigian, the new commander of US Air Forces …
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Ambassador Pyatt, May 15 – “Building off of several years of intensive engagement, the Strategic Dialogue confirms the commitment of both the U.S. and Greece to institutionalize our cooperation in ways that transcend day-to-day politics in both of our democracies. And that cooperation is more important now than ever.
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Ambassador Pyatt: “The United States is fully invested in Greece’s economic recovery, as we believe a robust economy will strengthen Greece’s role as a pillar of stability in a difficult region and enable our nations to work side by side on common goals.”
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The United States will continue to stand by Greece’s side as a steadfast partner in its economic recovery. Building on several years of intensive engagement and the landmark success of last year’s Thessaloniki International Fair, our governments kicked off the U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue in Washington last December to lock in the important shared gains in …
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Athens Airport, Departures Level, Gate A1 May 4, 2019 Καλημέρα σας. It’s a great honor for me to join Minister Kountoura here as we celebrate the very first non-stop flight between Chicago and Athens. And while we’re at it, I want to join the Minister in also congratulating Giannis and the whole airport team on …
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Ministry of Digital Policy, Telecommunications, and Media April 19, 2019 Καλημέρα σας. It is very exciting for me to join Minister Pappas and Minister Apostolakis at this forum to hear proposals for Greece’s first mission to the moon, which will be carried out in parallel with NASA’s mission to land human beings on the unexplored …
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Hellenic National Defense College in Athens April 16, 2019 Thank you very much, first of all, Lieutenant General Dimitriou, Rear Admiral Limberis, and Brigadier General Kostis for the welcome.. It’s really a great honor for me to be back at the War College, at this particularly distinguished forum. I always get tired when I listen to that …
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I am proud to be here today for the unveiling of this monument, which will be a reminder not only of a Greek and American hero, but of the ελευθερία and δημοκρατία that we hold dear and the enduring φιλία between our two nations. And as you approach your bicentennial in 2021, I expect we …
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Across town at the American Farm School, the very impressive program called “New Agriculture for a New Generation” trains young people across Greece in the latest farming techniques and technologies while encouraging cooperation and innovation in the agro-food and alternative tourism sectors. They are so important in Greek economy.
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In my three years in Greece, I witnessed dramatic changes in the energy market that demonstrate that the vision of Greece as an energy hub, a vision that we share with the Greek government and the European Union, is becoming a reality.
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Καλησπέρα σας! Thank you Jenny, for inviting me to present this award with Mrs. Vardinoyiannis. It’s a great honor to attend another Prix Galien, an event which celebrates both millennia of Greek contributions as well as these modern pioneers of the pharmaceutical industry, who represent the tremendous strength of Greece’s human capital. In this regard, …
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Καλησπέρα, Theo, thank you. It’s really great to be here. This is my third year at the Athens Science Festival. It’s always incredibly exciting to see the exhibits, to see all the interaction but especially the energy of the Greek young people. So, congratulations on that. I’m especially proud that the American Embassy is again …
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It’s very, very impressive to see how Iniohos has grown. It’s a fantastic illustration of the unique role that Greece is able to play because of your geography, the unique set of partners that Greece pulls together for this exercise, the unique opportunities to fly over water, high mountains, over a very large airspace, and …
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We have just signed a memorandum of cooperation that follows up on the very constructive discussions that we had during the Strategic Dialogue on issues of law enforcement and counterterrorism cooperation.
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More broadly, Greece has so much potential to grow its goods and services exports, and one of the goals of the Strategic Dialogue that we launched in December between our two countries is to unlock that commercial potential to build lasting bridges of trade investment between our two countries.
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For U.S. companies and American officials based in Washington, the TIF experience demonstrated the enormous potential of Greece, and northern Greece in particular. It brought home the concept that Greece is not simply a market of 11 million, but can serve as a gateway to the wider Balkans region.
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Following our presence at the Thessaloniki Fair, the U.S. and Greece launched our Strategic Dialogue in December. This initiative reflects a U.S. decision to make a significant investment in our relationship with Greece, to lock in and expand the important gains in our bilateral relationship – including on economic collaboration in areas like energy, trade …
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Καλησπέρα σας! Thank you Mike for your kind introduction and for all the work you do to deepen the connections between the United States and Greece and to bring our people closer together. As U.S. Ambassador to Greece, I am privileged to have allies like Mike and other leaders of the diaspora community, and am …
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(Video Remarks) New York City March 29, 2019 Good evening. Though I’m unable to join you all in person this evening, I’m delighted to be able to support this important event. Now seventy years strong, the Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce’s gala highlights the enduring relationship between Greece and the United States, and the critical role …
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I’ve often pointed out during my time as Ambassador to Greece, that the foundation of our bilateral relationship, is the people-to-people ties. And now, through this series of profiles that we’re going to be launching in Greek media starting tomorrow, we aim to demonstrate our dedication to building bridges across the Atlantic that deepen our …
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NMIOTC Souda Bay on March 14, 2019 Kalimera. And thanks to Commodore Kostalas for hosting us here at NMIOTC. It’s a great honor to have General Christodoulou here with us today. As well as all my distinguished co-panelists and particularly the Ambassadors of Poland, Hungary and Czech Republic. Thank you for organizing this event, which …
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Human trafficking is a pernicious crime that transcends national boundaries. In my previous assignment representing the United States at the OSCE, where I know Mr. Moskoff has also been working diligently on this issue, I supported efforts to strengthen international cooperation against human trafficking.
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Atlantic Council #Disinfo Week Event American School of Classical Studies in Athens, Cotsen Hall March 4, 2019 Ambassador Pyatt, are you worried we might have a disinformation campaign in Greece as the Euroelections, local elections, and political elections come close? As I said, all of our open societies are vulnerable to these new tools. We learned …
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Organized by Women Act and Municipality of Istiaia Saturday, February 23, 2:30 – 8:30 PM Thermae Sylla Hotel Aidipsos Thank you Mayor Efstathiou-Spanou for the invitation. Thank you all for the warm welcome. It is inspiring to see so many successful women around the room, with different experience and expertise, committed to the goal of …
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I remain convinced that the greatest beneficiaries of the Prespes Agreement are going to be right here in Northern Greece as Thessaloniki is restored to its historic role as the capital of the Balkans, the gateway for the Western Balkans to global markets, and the Thessaloniki port is obviously a key part of that and I’m glad we’re able to make …
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Ambassador Pyatt’s Remarks at Atlantic Council #Disinfo Week Event American School of Classical Studies in Athens, Cotsen Hall March 4, 2019 Thank you. Kalispera! I am delighted to welcome you all here tonight as we kick off a series of #DisinfoWeek conferences that the Atlantic Council is organizing across Europe. But before I get to my remarks, …
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Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation March 4, 2019, 15:00 Good afternoon. It’s wonderful to be back in this beautiful Laskaridis Foundation Library. I want to start by thanking Rector Kotios and University of Piraeus Dean Sfakianakis for inviting me back to participate in this annual Prometheus Energy Lecture. Special thanks also to Professor Aristotle Tziampiris for his …
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Delphi Economic Forum March 1, 2019 Ambassador Pyatt: First of all, thank you Tom for doing this. We have a little bit of a road show now. I feel like we’re one of those Las Vegas acts. But it really is an enormous pleasure for me to be back here at Delphi. I want to …
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ELIAMEP’s contribution to the public dialogue in Greece is a great example of the appreciation for free expression and democratic values that Greece and the United States hold in common. So, it’s no wonder that we consider ELIAMEP to be a really great Embassy partner.
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So as we look forward to this New Year, we are confident that we will be able to continue working with all of you and to build our incredibly strong foundation for U.S. educational and cultural exchanges.
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This is a very fun evening and combines two of my favorite things about Greece: one is the food and all of the amazing tastes of this country; and the other is the history and the antiquity. We are very excited that tonight we get to have for the second time, a special sneak preview …
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Liberty Hellas Ship February 8, 2019 First of all, thank you for having me here tonight – Lou, Konstantine – all the founders of the East Mediterranean Business Cultural Alliance. I’m especially pleased and honored to be on a panel that includes so many friends and especially Admiral Pavlopoulos, who has done so much over …
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I’ve had the good fortune today in Thessaloniki to discuss the economic and commercial opportunities we see with a wide range of friends and contacts to talk about the possibilities for northern Greece as an energy hub, an exporter of security and stability, and a business gateway to the wider region. I leave with a …
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Jewish Community of Thessaloniki February 4, 2019 Καλησπέρα σας. President Saltiel, David, Dr. Nar, dear guests and friends, this is my third time as Ambassador to Greece that I have had the honor to open this event organized by the Consulate in Thessaloniki to honor the memory of our former colleague David Tiano. I want …
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In 2019, while we’re going to continue to work on American investor interest, we look to Greece to build the rest of the structure by continuing to move forward with transparent privatizations, fast-track reforms, and predictable regulations. These are the foundations that will make U.S. investors come to Greece in larger numbers.
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The United States believes that geopolitical competition has returned to the Eastern Med, and in that context, we are looking for friends and partners. This trilateral is a very important manifestation of that, and we see the East Med pipeline as a strategically significant project.
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The Propeller Club was a big part of the U.S.-Greece relationship last year, including what was clearly the highlight for all of us, which was the Thessaloniki International Fair in September. It was a great source of satisfaction that, during the Thessaloniki International Fair, we saw the inauguration of the Thessaloniki branch of the Propeller …
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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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As Greece emerges from its economic crisis, Aegean continues to play a vitally important role in facilitating new business and tourism growth, which will ultimately help Greece to get back on its feet. Ambassador Pyatt – “As part of the U.S. support for Greece’s economic recovery and Greece’s ability to attract foreign investment, I always …
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Ambassador Pyatt – “Today’s young entrepreneurs will be the next generation of business leaders. And to support the country’s private sector growth, it is essential to bring Greece’s economy forward and achieve long-awaited economic transformation. “
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I believe that the momentum from the TIF will be realized across all of these sectors. While I will continue to be a strong advocate for strong bilateral trade and commercial ties, success in attracting American investors to Greece ultimately depends on the policies and decisions that the government is going to take in the …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Collaborations and synergies have the power to bring together diverse resources: from audiences and volunteers, to funding. Collaborations are also a form of capital for cultural organizations. They make museums more open and equitable, and representative of their communities.”
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There’s a very strong focus also on the regional element of our involvement with Greece. We see Greece not just as a market of 11 million people, but as a gateway to the Western Balkans, a key partner with Israel, with Egypt, with Cyprus, this whole Eastern Mediterranean region which is so important to the …
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I’m also very excited about the partnerships in the business area that are emerging between Greece and major American tourism services providers, the expansion of U.S. hotel brands across the country, big new investments and acquisitions like AVIS, and the possibilities for increased direct air flights from the United States. So there is an obvious …
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November 21, 2018 Καλησπέρα! Simos, George, it’s a great honor for me and Mary to enjoy Thanksgiving with you tonight. It’s one of our favorite holidays, and it represents some of the best American values. There is a lot for us to be grateful for this year as American diplomats in Greece. And it’s a …
Read More» Ambassador Pyatt: We see this Strategic Dialog as a concrete manifestation of the investment that the United States is making in our alliance with Greece, our recognition of a particularly favourable moment in US-Greece relations
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I was really impressed to see how much of an impact the success of TIF had had on impressions of Greece and the U.S. –Greece relationship but also on the understanding of the economic opportunities.
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The Strategic Dialogue that we’re conducting in Washington is precisely intended to help us do a better job of synchronizing and exchanging views on strategic developments at a time when strategic competition has returned to the Eastern Mediterranean in a really important and unprecedented way.
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey R. Pyatt Athens November 6, 2018 Good morning and thank you, Zanet, for inviting me to speak here today. Before I get into the substance of my remarks, I want to say a brief word about what happened in the United States about a week and a half …
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Ecali Club November 5, 2018 at 7:30 pm Καλησπέρα σας, Good Evening. It’s great to be back at the Ecali club, with such a distinguished audience from Greek business and politics. But I want to start by offering a huge thank you to you Simos for the warm introduction, for our close partnership, and the …
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Signing Ceremony of Agreement between Ministry of Defense and U.S. Company ENVIPCO for Recycling Machines Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey R. Pyatt Ministry of Defense, Athens November 5, 2018 Thank you Minister Kammenos. It is a great honor for me to be here at the Ministry of Defense and to join you today …
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Ceremony Marking Delivery of U.S. Equipment and Training to Hellenic Coast Guard Remarks and Statement to Media Present by U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey R. Pyatt MYA Compound, Hellenikon, Athens November 3, 2018 Καλησπέρα, Κύριε Υπουργέ, Minister Kouvelis, Admiral Apostolakis, General Stefanis, General Floros – somewhere over there – General Christodoulou, Admiral Tsounis, Vice-Admiral Raptis, …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey R. Pyatt Intercontinental Hotel, Athens October 22, 2018 Καλησπέρα, Minister Santorinios, friends, colleagues, thank you for inviting me again to address this year’s Amver awards. After three times, I think I know what we’re in for. And while this is definitely one of the year’s best parties, it’s …
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NATO Marine Interdiction Operations Training Center (NMIOTC) 10th Anniversary Reception Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey R. Pyatt Souda Bay October 19, 2018 Καλημέρα, Commodore Kostalas, Minister Kammenos, Admiral Apostolakis, Vice Admiral Tsounis, Lt. Gen Christodoulou, Mayor Vamvoukas, Vice Regional Governor Voulgarakis, U.S., Greek, Allied sailors. It is a truly great honor for me …
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The TIF was a fantastic opportunity to highlight the breadth and the depth of the U.S-Greece relationship, to reaffirm our support for Greece’s economic recovery, but also to put a bright spotlight to some of the most dynamic aspects of our relationship – the technology, entrepreneur and startup relationship, our defense and security relationship and …
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Ambassador Pyatt (Sept. 21, 2018) – “We’re very proud at the embassy to recognize the many contributions that AWOG makes. You’ve provided crucial support to Greek and American communities here in Athens for seven decades, which is longer than I’ve been alive, I’m glad to say. As one of the oldest women’s organizations in Greece, …
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