Greece’s Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will travel to Washington from Feb. 25 to 27, 2026, for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Greece and the United States.
The centerpiece of the trip will be a private meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The two top diplomats are expected to discuss a range of shared priorities, including security in the Eastern Mediterranean, energy cooperation and efforts to promote stability across the wider region.
Strengthening U.S.-Greece Strategic Ties
The visit comes as Athens and Washington continue to deepen their strategic partnership. Security developments in the Eastern Mediterranean, a region of increasing geopolitical and energy significance, are expected to feature prominently in the talks.
Energy cooperation will also be high on the agenda, reflecting Greece’s growing role in regional energy networks and infrastructure. Regional stability, particularly amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, is another key area of focus.
Atlantic Council Address
While in Washington, Gerapetritis is scheduled to deliver a speech at the Atlantic Council, a prominent think tank. His remarks will focus on strengthening the strategic partnership between Greece and the United States, with an emphasis on business innovation and expanding cooperation in technology and investment. The Greek Foreign Minister will also hold discussions with senior U.S. officials and institutional representatives during his stay in the U.S. capital.
ONEX–Hanwha Agreement Highlights Economic Dimension
The visit will also include the signing ceremony of an agreement between ONEX Shipyards and Technologies and Hanwha Power Systems.
ONEX, which controls and is rehabilitating the Elefsina Shipyards near Athens with U.S.-backed financing, has been central to efforts to revive Greece’s shipbuilding industry.
The deal is expected to boost Greece’s shipbuilding industry and create new opportunities in technological collaboration and high-tech energy production. Greek officials see the agreement as a step toward enhancing industrial capacity and deepening cross-border cooperation in advanced manufacturing and energy systems.
