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Foreign Minister-designate Anthony Blinken expressed his desire to work to further strengthen the security ties between the United States and Greece.
Menendez asks
In response to a written question from Senator Robert Menéndez, the nominee described the relationship between the United States and Greece as important to Washington’s interests in the eastern Mediterranean and spoke positively of the United States’ participation in the Greece-Cyprus-Israel tripartite scheme. (3 + 1).
Question from Senator Menéndez: “In the previous Congress, I led the effort to pass the EastMed Act.
The law provides for a new strategy based on the cooperation of the United States with the three republics of the region, Greece, Israel and Cyprus.
“How will you continue to strengthen the investments outlined in the law and promote critical security relations with Greece and Cyprus?”
Reply Blinken
Respond Anthony Blinken: “If my appointment is ratified, I look forward to continuing to review this legislation and working with Congress and colleagues across services to support strong ties between the United States, Greece, Israel and Cyprus.
“The security relationship between the United States and Greece is important to our interests in the eastern Mediterranean and has grown significantly as bilateral relations have improved, beginning with the Obama-Biden administration.
“If my appointment is ratified, I will work to continue deepening ties between the United States and Greece, as well as Cyprus.”
Source: ΑΠΕ
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