Washington is urging Brussels to accelerate regulatory approvals and infrastructure funding ahead of a March 3 meeting seen as pivotal for Southeast Europe’s gas corridor and Greece’s role as a regional energy hub.

On Saturday, Nov. 1, Guilfoyle had attended a reception marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Kimberly Guilfoyle marked her first day in Athens with a glamorous appearance at a Marine Corps anniversary reception, ahead of formally presenting her credentials to Greece’s president on Tuesday.

Her appointment is seen as strategically significant, especially as U.S.–Greece relations evolve amid shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean.