U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, spoke at an event organized by the American-Hellenic Institute (AHI), providing a comprehensive overview of the first year since Donald Trump’s re-election and the state of Greek-American relations. The event, hosted by Dora Bakoyannis, highlighted the strategic partnership between Greece and the U.S. in energy, defense, and regional stability.
- “3+1” Partnership (Greece, Cyprus, Israel, U.S.): Guilfoyle emphasized the importance of this cooperation for peace, stability, and diversification of the region’s energy supply, reducing reliance on hostile actors.
- Energy Agreements: She highlighted a 20-year agreement for the delivery of U.S. LNG to Southeastern and Central Europe via Greece and the upcoming Greece-Ukraine LNG supply agreement, set to begin next month.
- Defense Cooperation: Guilfoyle noted that Greece is considered a “cornerstone of stability” in the Eastern Mediterranean, with support from U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
- Democracy as a Driving Force: She stressed that democracy is not just a historical idea but “the driving force of our collective future.”
Strategic Advantages
During a panel discussion with Dora Bakoyannis, Konstantinos Filis, and Christos Marafatsos, Bakoyannis described Trump’s second term as “a year of commitment,” emphasizing that these agreements and initiatives provide long-term strategic advantages for Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean.
The discussion also highlighted the importance of democracy and the rule of law, with indirect references to political developments in Turkey, stressing the need for strong regional cooperation without external interference.