Kyriakos Mitsotakis will have a meeting with the US Vice President, Kamala Harris, on Saturday afternoon, at 19.00, Greek time, according to government sources.
The meeting of the Greek Prime Minister with the US Vice President confirms the strategic relationship between Greece and the USA, but also the historic high, in which the Greek-American relations are after the amendment of the Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement (MDCA) according to Athens.
The same sources remind that the signing of the amending protocol of MDCA was accompanied by the letter of the American Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, to the Prime Minister, which underlines the US support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Greece, but also for sovereign rights. jurisdiction under the Law of the Sea.
Kamala Harris maintains close relations with the Greek community, especially in California, and is known for her close relationship with the Deputy Governor of California, Eleni Kounalaki.
Government sources point out that Greek-American relations are at the best level ever.
In Congress, Greece’s strategic importance as a pillar of stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean and the need for a new form of regional cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean enjoy cross-party support.
In support of the above, the recent enactment of the Law on Defense and Interparliamentary Cooperation, which was adopted last December and provides for the creation of a 3 + 1 interparliamentary committee. It is clear that during tonight’s meeting, Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Kamala Harris will also discuss the upcoming visit of the Greek Prime Minister to the White House.
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