A strong message from Athens by the US Secretary of State: Marco Rubio described Greece as an “indispensable NATO partner” and a “pillar of stability,” placing the transfer of American LNG to Europe at the heart of the strategic relationship – Gerapetritis: Chevron and ExxonMobil demonstrate confidence in Greece
Athens arrives in New York with a dual message for Ankara: communication channels should remain open, but there will be no discussion over “grey zones,” the demilitarisation of Greek islands or other issues Greece regards as matters of sovereignty. Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis reiterates that the delimitation of the continental shelf and Exclusive Economic Zone is the only Greek-Turkish dispute that can be referred to international jurisdiction.
From demilitarization and the warning “do not mistake our restraint for weakness” to marine parks, NAVTEX and Kastellorizo — Ankara is raising the pressure as Athens builds the Achilles Shield and takes the dispute to the EU
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis sent the message that Greece is a strong geopolitical hub
Gerapetritis stressed the need to prevent a spillover of the conflict between Israel and Hamas into neighboring countries like Lebanon and the Red Sea.
