Greek-US relations

An Orthodox Cross gifted to Donald Trump, a minor 'slip of the tongue', and shades of a ‘Byzantine diplomacy’ exerted by Archbishop Elpidophoros among the highlights of Monday’s celebration at the White House for March 25

This meeting provides an opportunity for Athens to establish initial contact with the new leadership at the State Department and explore further areas of deepening cooperation.

President Trump's nominee as the new US envoy in Athens, Kimberly Guilfoyle, says opportunity 'a blessing of a lifetime'

'My appointment in Athens underscores President Trump’s appreciation for Greece', she added

Archbishop Elpidophoros congratulated U.S. Ambassador-designate Kimberly Guilfoyle, discussed Greece-U.S. ties, religious freedoms, and a future meeting.

Chairs of GOP, Democrat chapters in Greece guarded as results trickled in before dawn local time, although Trump appeared ahead

During his interview at the OT.gr studio within TIF, the US Amb. to Greece George Tsunis cited strong bilateral relations and investment opportunities

The U.S. diplomat added these close ties between the two countries were a result of ongoing efforts by both governments

"This is an opportunity for us to shine a spotlight on the strong partnership between both countries, to highlight areas in which we’d like to focus in the year to come, and to unify efforts across the whole-of-government", Ambassador Tsunis comments

According to in.gr, Blinken acknowledged the strong bilateral relations, noting that ties have never been stronger

In indirectly referring to Turkish claims, he said issues of sovereignty have not been raised, nor will they ever be, he added

As Rep. Sarbanes (D-Md.) prepares to bid farewell to his congressional career, his words reflect a sense of accomplishment and optimism for the future strength of U.S.-Greece relations

The past two weeks have been very busy for the Greeks living in the United States