The Hellenic Republic eagerly awaits the arrival of Kimberly Guilfoyle, nominated by U.S. President Donald J. Trump as the next U.S. Ambassador to Greece. With Greek-American relations at a historic high, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and other leaders express optimism for deepened ties, viewing Guilfoyle’s appointment as a testament to Greece’s strategic importance.
Tag: Greek-American Relations
During a U.S. visit on April 4, 2025, former Greek PM Alexis Tsipras criticized Turkey’s opposition to a Greece-Cyprus undersea power cable and its potential F-35 acquisition, warning of regional instability. Speaking at a Center for American Progress event, he urged stronger Greek-American ties and proposed resolving maritime disputes with Turkey at the ICJ.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed that Donald Trump’s election has motivated Europe to move from words to actions, particularly in defense spending and fostering stronger cooperation with the U.S. Mitsotakis emphasized the importance of Europe’s unity in facing global challenges and proposed bold initiatives for the future of the EU.
Greece’s Ambassador to the US, Ekaterini Nassika, recently met with newly elected Greek-American members of Congress, Congresswoman Maggie Tamposi Goodlander and Congressman Mike Haridopoulos. During the meetings, Ambassador Nassika congratulated the lawmakers on their elections and highlighted the significance of their roles in strengthening the bond between Greece and the United States.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed key issues during a press conference following the NATO Summit, including violations of the Prespa Agreement by North Macedonia and the ongoing Cyprus issue. He reaffirmed Greece’s support for Ukraine while denying opposition claims of weakened Greek defense capabilities due to military aid. Mitsotakis also highlighted the strong Greek-American relationship and confirmed discussions on shared challenges and regional issues.
In a show of strong Greek-American relations, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with a delegation of US Congress members of Greek descent to discuss bolstering ties between the two nations, including defense cooperation and educational and commercial collaboration.
Evangelos Marinakis received an honorary Doctorate from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy for his significant contributions…
Greek-American businessman John Catsimatidis, in an interview, condemned the conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque, calling it “tragic.” He expressed doubt over Turkey reversing this decision and highlighted the challenges faced by the Ecumenical Patriarchate from the Moscow Patriarchate.