The strong support that Greek-American relations are receiving from the entire political system, both in Washington and in Athens, is emphasized by State Department on the occasion of the completion of the first round of elections in Greece.

In his response, the representative of the US State Department congratulates the Greek people, noting that the US will continue to advance, together with Greece, the common goals of promoting peace and prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Western Balkans, and the Black Sea region.

“We look forward to further deepening our cooperation with Greece by working with a government that will be elected by the Greek people,” he said.

State Department spokesperson’s response

“Bilateral relations between the US and Greece enjoy strong support from all political parties in both the United States and Greece. It has been strengthened over years of cooperation between several administrations and the governments of both countries. We congratulate the Greek people for exercising their democratic right to vote in the homeland of the Republic. We look forward to further deepening our partnership with Greece by working with a government that will be elected by the Greek people. The United States considers Greece an indispensable ally and partner in NATO. Together we will continue to advance our common goals of peace and prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Western Balkans and the Black Sea region, united by common democratic commitments.”

Source: RES-IPE