By Penelope Galliou
In a critical geopolitical situation, the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis passes today (at 22.30 Greek time) for the second time, during his term as Prime Minister, his door White House in Washingtonto meet with the President of the United States Joe Biden.
A meeting in which the Greek Prime Minister comes as the leader of a country with confidence and as a reliable ally that acts as a factor of security, peace and stability in the Balkans, the Mediterranean and Southeastern Europe, at such a critical time. That is why the agenda of all the Prime Minister’s meetings in Washington includes a wide range of issues, bilateral between Greece and the USA but also wider international and regional issues related to both the war in Ukraine and its consequences worldwide.
Greek-Turkish in the spotlight
THE Turkish provocation has been recorded “high” in the agenda of the Greek Prime Minister who will put to the American president all the escalating delinquency of the neighbor, which is expected to be captured with specific facts and facts, as Kyriakos Mitsotakis is determined to speak even with specific numbers and figures for the illegal overflights carried out by Turkish aircraft over Greek territory and the dangers that this poses for the security and stability of our country and the wider region, while the danger that the NATO alliance is facing from the Turkish behavior is expected to be discussed.
The F-35
The Greek-American talks will probably be preoccupied further cooperation in defense equipmentwith the main aim of strengthening the Greek defense industry but also the country’s defense and with the aim of Greece to be a co-producer of F-35s and to buy 5th generation fighters. At a time when Turkey has been expelled from the F-35 program due to the purchase and maintenance of Russian S-400 missile systems, which “cost” it in its relations with the US government.
Greece is an energy hub
Bilateral issues will also be raised in the context of the Strategic Partnership (including the 3 + 1 scheme, Greece, Cyprus, Israel, USA) which is also strongly supported by Congress. The discussion according to information will include energyas Greece can be done hub for the transport of natural gas and clean energy from the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean to the Balkans and south-eastern Europe and thus actively contribute to Europe ‘s independence from Russian fossil fuels and to diversifying supply routes.
New investments
The meeting of the two leaders Mitsotakis – Biden will also have an economic dimension, which is given importance and aims to attracting even more investment. ΤThe climate that is being cultivated on the American side is that Greece is an attractive market for investment and according to government sources, American funds are waiting to come to invest in our country, creating new jobs, strengthening local communities and the Greek economy. After all, many multinational giants already have investments in Greece, such as Pfizer and Microsoft in Thessaloniki, Amazon Web Services, JP M; organ, etc. Giving impetus to others to follow.
Ukraine
Of course, the agenda of the meeting between the Greek Prime Minister and the American President could not miss the issue of the war in Ukraine, with Kyriakos Mitsotakis focusing on the clear strategic orientation of Greece and its allied stance, which also proves highlights the country’s credibility but also how it functions as a factor of stability and security in the wider Eastern Mediterranean region, in contrast to Turkey, which is regressing between the West and Russia, seeking bargains.
The reception at the White House
Immediately after his meeting with Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Joe Biden will quote in honor of the Greek Prime Minister and his wife reception at the White House, on the occasion of the 200 years of independence of the Greek state and present are expected to be prominent representatives of the Greek community in the US, ministers, senators and members of Congress, businessmen, etc. A move that reflects the excellent level of Greek-American relations and the interpersonal of the two leaders.
Mitsotaki’s speech to the Congress is a historic moment
Tomorrow is also historic, Tuesday, when Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be the first Greek prime minister to take the floor of Congress and address a speech to the representatives of the two American legislatures, the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Government sources speak of a historic moment and an extraordinary honor for him and for the country, which on the one hand is reserved for a few foreign leaders and on the other hand seals the excellent level of bilateral relations. According to the same sources, the Prime Minister will have the opportunity to address the American public, but also the Greek community with a speech that will have national, geopolitical and historical position for the relations between the two countries and the position of Greece in the world. In addition, in Congress, the Prime Minister will have a meeting with the Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, while the meeting with the US Vice President Kamala Harris will be especially important.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis will attend a reception given in his honor by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, during which he is expected to hold talks with chairmen of important Committees, such as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the respective House Committee and the House of Representatives. contacts with individuals who have supported and continue to support issues of Greek interest in the US Congress. As the competent government sources point out, the proposal for Greece-US interparliamentary and defense cooperation, which became the law of the American state, was a proposal, which was implemented thanks to the contribution of the Greek community, but also of persons who support the Greek positions.
Finally, the visit of Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the USA is a first class opportunity to to honor the Greek community, as a bridge between the two countries. In this context and at the end of his visit to Washington, the Prime Minister is expected to attend a dinner organized in his honor by 11 expatriate organizations, which he will honor.
The program of the Prime Minister’s visit
Monday 16 May:
At 14:30 Greek time, the Prime Minister will give an interview to the Morning Joe show of the MSNBC television network and to journalists Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski.
At 17:00 Greek time, Kyriakos Mitsotakis will participate in an open discussion with his interlocutor, journalist David Ignatius, at Georgetown University.
At 22:30 Greek time, the Prime Minister will meet with the President of the United States Joe Biden, at the White House.
At 00:00 Greek time, Kyriakos Mitsotakis will attend a reception given in his honor at the White House by the President of the United States.
Tuesday 17 May:
At 16:40 Greek time, the Prime Minister will visit the Congress, where he will have a meeting with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi.
At 18:00 Greek time, Kyriakos Mitsotakis will address the Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The Prime Minister will then have a meeting with the US Vice President, Kamala Harris.
At 19:00 Greek time, Kyriakos Mitsotakis will attend a reception hosted in his honor by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
At 2:10 Greek time, Mr. Mitsotakis will attend a dinner with representatives of Greek-American organizations.
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