ATHENS – Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis congratulated Donald Trump on his claimed victory in the US presidential election, extending an olive branch and expressing a desire for stronger bilateral ties. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mitsotakis stated, “Congratulations @realDonaldTrump on your election victory. Greece looks forward to further deepening the strategic partnership between our two countries and working together on important regional and global issues.”
This message comes amidst ongoing disputes over the legitimacy of the election results. While several media outlets have projected a different outcome, Trump has maintained his claim of victory. Mitsotakis’s early congratulatory message is a notable development, signaling a potential eagerness to maintain strong relations with the US regardless of the final election outcome.
The Greek Prime Minister’s emphasis on deepening the “strategic partnership” suggests a focus on bolstering existing collaborations in areas such as defense, trade, and energy. Greece and the US have long-standing security ties, with Greece hosting US military bases and participating in joint military exercises. The two nations also cooperate on counterterrorism efforts and regional security issues in the Eastern Mediterranean. Further details on the specific areas of cooperation Mitsotakis envisions are yet to be elaborated.
This congratulatory message has already sparked discussion and debate, given the contested nature of the election. It remains to be seen how this will impact US-Greece relations moving forward and what the implications will be for the broader geopolitical landscape.