Greece is a critical partner and NATO ally of the US, Blinken says

US Secretary of State, Anthony J. Blinken, acknowledged Greece’s role as a critical partner to the US. According to the US, Greece is a strategic partner and a crucial NATO ally. Blinken highlighted the historical ideals and democratic rights that bind the people of both countries on Greek Independence Day. Blinken also expressed gratitude to Greece for its response to the Ukraine conflict, which entered its 30th day on Friday.

Greece and the US have enhanced cooperation across a range of vital topics. Last year, the relationship became more robust as the Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement modification strengthened their defense and security cooperation for years to come.

A proclamation honoring Greek Independence Day was issued by US President Joe Biden


President Joe Biden also expressed his heartfelt gratitude towards the US and Greece partnership by signing a proclamation today. Biden emphasized Greece's leadership role in supporting peace and prosperity from the Eastern Mediterranean to the Black Sea and the Western Balkans and the solid historical and current relations between Greece and the US.

He also mentioned that Greece and the US are working together to address the problems of our day, including managing the climate catastrophe and diversifying the region's energy supplies, demonstrating that democracies work for people and combating the growing menace of authoritarianism.

Blinken’s statement on Greek Independence Day

Blinken pointed out the crucial importance of the partnership that both the countries share at the present moment of the Russian-Ukraine war. He also thanked Greece on behalf of the United States for its unwavering and unwavering support for Ukraine's people, authority, and democracy.

Both Greece and the US have a stronger relationship, boosting security and prosperity for both the nations and the broader transatlantic connection.

Lastly, Blinken stated that the US carries on to support Greece to strengthen and expand the strong and significant relationship governed by democratic values that originated in Greece.