Donald Trump spoke in notably warm terms about Greece during a press briefing at the White House, on Thursday, prompted by a recent interview given by the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the American outlet Breitbart. The U.S. president described Greece as “fantastic,” emphasizing that the country has provided meaningful support across a wide range of areas and has demonstrated a clear understanding of the gravity of current circumstances.

Referring personally to the Greek prime minister, Trump used particularly favorable language, calling him a “terrific guy.” In his Breitbart interview, Mitsotakis had underscored the urgent need for common ground between the United States and Iran.

According to the prime minister, such an agreement is essential to bringing an end to hostilities in the Middle East and restoring balance to global energy markets.

Mitsotakis also expressed optimism that the U.S. president could ultimately reach a compromise with Tehran—one that would, among other things, ensure the continued openness of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

In the same context, he alluded to a potential future visit by Trump to Greece, remarking with emphasis that the American leader “will have a great time” during his stay.

Meanwhile, journalist Matthew Boyle, who conducted the interview with Mitsotakis, noted that the remarks come roughly a year after the Greek prime minister’s earlier prediction regarding U.S.–EU trade relations.

At the time, despite tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, Mitsotakis had forecast that both sides would soon reach a mutually beneficial “win-win” agreement. That prediction was borne out months later, when Trump and Ursula von der Leyen signed the relevant deal.