“Greece, as one of NATO’s oldest members, can serve as a model for other partners, particularly in Southeastern Europe, by strengthening its leadership role in regional security initiatives,” U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said in a letter to Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias.
Secretary Hegseth expressed gratitude for Minister Dendias’s congratulatory letter regarding his appointment and for Greece’s ongoing support in bilateral cooperation.
Hegseth also stated that the United States of America and Greece are connected with a close defense relationship, both on a bilateral level and via the North Atlantic Treaty (NATO), for many decades.
He added that this is largely due to Greece’s steadfast commitment to supporting allied priorities, as evidenced by its contributions to NATO missions, consistent defense spending exceeding 2% of GDP, and support for the stationing, access, and overflight of U.S. Armed Forces – particularly at the Souda Bay naval base, “which support critical operations across multiple theaters.”
Hegseth underlined that the US Secretariat of Defense remains committed to cooperation with Greece, adding that he believes that this relationship will get deeper in the future as Greece’s participation in the F-35 programme continues.
Regarding the future, the U.S. Secretary of Defence underlined the imperative for European partners to assume greater responsibility in European defense. He further noted that he and his team look forward to collaborating with the Greek Minister of Defense to identify new areas where Greece could contribute.
Hegseth also expressed gratitude for Dendias’ message concerning the tragic aircraft accident last January at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport, which claimed the lives of three military personnel. He noted that the United States “found solace in the support of its closest friends and partners during this difficult time.”
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This guy, as well as Trump, said that America won’t come to help Europe if Russia would attack it. So that is the kind of friends Europe, including, Greece has.
Funny how America was complaining that Europe was freeloading, and now when we in Europe are talking about developing our own defense and defense industry, now we are warmongers according to them.
With friends like America, who needs enemies?
All weapons purchases from America should be cancelled. They are no longer a reliable ally. If there is a conflict with Turkey who know which side Donald the crazy man will support? It will probably depend on who gives him the biggest luxury jet airplane or who lets him build the most hotels and golf courses
trump will support Erdogan because 1) good in bargain 2) Turkey has more geostrategic position than GR