In a letter, US Secretary of Defense Pitt Hegschez to the Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendia, thanked his Greek counterpart for his congratulatory letter for his position, as well as for the continued support of Mr Dendia in bilateral cooperation.

The US Secretary of Defense says the United States and Greece are linked to a close defense relationship both at the bilateral level and through the North Atlantic Pact (NATO) for many decades. He adds that this is largely due to Greece’s steady commitment to supporting allied priorities, as evidenced by its contribution to NATO missions, its consistent defense spending more than 2 % of GDP and support for parking, access to the US – which is accessed to the US. Business Theaters.

Mr Hegsheth emphasizes that the US Department of Defense remains committed to cooperation with Greece and that he believes that this will be further rescued in the future, especially as Greece’s participation in the F-35 program is moving forward.

As far as the future is concerned, the US Secretary of Defense is imperative for European partners to take greater responsibility for the European defense. It also states that Greece, as one of NATO’s oldest members, can act as a model for other partners, especially in Southeast Europe, reinforcing its leadership role in regional security initiatives. As he adds, in this direction he looks forward to his associates in collaboration with the Greek Minister of Defense to identify new areas where Greece could contribute.

Mr Hegeseth also thanks Mr Dendia for his message on the occasion of the tragic air crash last January at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport, with three soldiers among the victims, who said the US was consolated by the US.