INTERVIEW ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE HOTEL GRANDE BRETAGNE ATHENS, GREECE FEBRUARY 21, 2023 QUESTION:  Secretary Blinken, thank you so much for being with us today. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  It’s a pleasure. QUESTION:  I would like to start by asking you whether you’re here in Greece coming from Türkiye with a concrete initiative.  We’ve seen, and you’ve said in an interview, that Türkiye ... Read More»

Secretary Blinken: "And over the decades here in Greece, the extraordinary people serving at this embassy have played a central role in strengthening the ties between our countries and advancing the many shared priorities that we have.  This expanded and modernized U.S. presence is a concrete – or maybe I should say marble – investment ... Read More»

REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ATHENS, GREECE FEBRUARY 21, 2023 FOREIGN MINISTER DENDIAS: (Via interpreter) Dear Minister, for the second time today I’d like to welcome you to Athens. Ladies and gentlemen, we have just inaugurated with the – my U.S. counterpart the Fourth Strategic Dialogue between Greece and the U.S.  We also held a constructive ... Read More»

The United States and Greece reaffirmed the unshakeable bonds that exist between the people of both countries based on our shared and principled respect for democracy and its institutions, a commitment to innovation, and an appreciation of education and culture as drivers of economic growth, equality, peace, and security.  Read More»