U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle has completed her first 100 days in Athens, marking the milestone with a review of developments in bilateral relations and expressing appreciation for the warm reception she has received across the country.
In her assessment, Guilfoyle highlighted the rapid pace and clear direction of cooperation between Greece and the United States, noting that the partnership has reached unprecedented levels in a short period and signaling that further progress lies ahead.
A major focus of the early months of her tenure has been energy cooperation. During the recent ministerial meeting of the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation, Greece hosted the largest official U.S. delegation ever to visit the country, including senior American energy officials. The gathering led to the signing of a long-term commercial agreement linking U.S. liquefied natural gas suppliers with markets in the wider region for decades to come.
Energy developments also included ExxonMobil’s partnership with Helleniq Energy and Energean for Greece’s first offshore drilling operation in four decades, as well as the successful bid by a Chevron–Helleniq Energy consortium for four offshore exploration blocks, two of them near Crete.
Beyond energy, Washington and Athens also signed a landmark Economic Security Declaration, committing the two nations to cooperation in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
In parallel, the ambassador took part in the signing of an agreement enabling the transport of American energy supplies to Ukraine through the Vertical Corridor, alongside Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Reflecting on her personal experiences in Greece, the ambassador said the country’s renowned hospitality had been evident from the start, citing moments ranging from witnessing the Olympic Flame ceremony beneath the Acropolis to a visit to the Church of Saint Demetrios in Thessaloniki.
Looking ahead, she emphasized the symbolic importance of 2026, when the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its independence. Marking that occasion in Athens, the birthplace of democracy, carries special significance, reinforcing the shared democratic heritage between the two nations.
As U.S.–Greek relations continue to deepen, the ambassador stressed the importance of sustained cooperation to strengthen economic ties, enhance regional security, and bring the two societies closer in the years to come.
