The deepening of the strategic partnership between Greece and the United States was formalized during the 6th Round of the Strategic Dialogue in Athens. Chaired by Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the two sides reaffirmed their strong ties across defense, economy, and emerging technologies.
Defense Reinforcement and Military Sales
A central point of the joint statement was the announcement of military hardware sales totaling $4 billion through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. This agreement aims to bolster Greece's long-term defense planning and enhance interoperability. Additionally, the transfer of Stryker armored vehicles was finalized, alongside Greece's participation in the State Partnership Program with the Florida National Guard.
Technology, Energy, and Economic Security
Significant emphasis was placed on advanced technologies through Greece's involvement in the Pax Silica initiative. Both nations committed to closer cooperation in fields such as Super Intelligence, cybersecurity, and high-performance computing. Regarding energy, the importance of the Vertical Gas Corridor and hydrocarbon research was highlighted.
- Signing of an agreement for the certification of US sailors on Greek vessels.
- Renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding for the protection of cultural heritage.
- Cooperation on enhancing investment screening for critical infrastructure.
