US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle said Wednesday that the strategic partnership between Washington and Athens is producing tangible results across defense, energy and technology, describing Greece as a key ally in an increasingly competitive geopolitical environment.
Speaking at the 30th Economist Government Roundtable in Athens during a session titled “US-Greece relations: security, growth and regional stability,” Guilfoyle said the bilateral relationship has evolved beyond traditional diplomacy into a broad strategic partnership focused on regional security, economic resilience and innovation.
The ambassador praised Greece’s increased defense spending and military modernization, saying the country has demonstrated its value as a reliable NATO ally while strengthening regional stability. She also pointed to the strategic role of facilities including Souda Bay and the northern port of Alexandroupolis in supporting allied operations and enhancing security in southeastern Europe.
Energy cooperation featured prominently in her remarks. Guilfoyle said Greece has emerged as an increasingly important regional energy hub through liquefied natural gas infrastructure, new interconnections and offshore energy development, arguing that energy security has become inseparable from national security. She said closer cooperation in the eastern Mediterranean is helping diversify energy supplies and strengthen Europe’s resilience.
Looking ahead, Guilfoyle identified artificial intelligence, semiconductors, critical minerals and resilient supply chains as the next frontier of US-Greece cooperation, saying both countries are well positioned to deepen collaboration in advanced technologies and strategic industries. She also encouraged greater Greek investment in the United States, citing opportunities in shipping, manufacturing, technology and energy.
The ambassador’s address came as the three-day Economist conference opened under the theme, “Progress in an Age of Upheaval,” focusing on geopolitical competition, European security, economic resilience and technological transformation. The event has brought together senior government officials, business executives and policymakers from Europe and beyond to discuss the shifting international landscape.
Guilfoyle did not publicly address Greece-Turkey disputes, Turkey’s efforts to rejoin the F-35 fighter program or other bilateral issues that have dominated regional diplomacy following this week’s NATO summit in Ankara, instead emphasizing the broader strategic, economic and security partnership between the United States and Greece.
