Strategic relations between the United States and Greece, along with the regional security agenda, were discussed during a phone call between Marco Rubio and Georgios Gerapetritis on Wednesday.
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio described Greece as a reliable NATO ally. The importance of bilateral cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean was also highlighted during the call.
Cooperation covers defense and energy
Rubio emphasized that relations between Washington and Athens are strong across various areas, including defense, energy, technology and law enforcement.
U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the call covered the scope of relations between the two countries across different sectors.
Ukraine and Iran were on the agenda
The Greek Foreign Ministry said the call highlighted the longstanding depth of the strategic relationship between the two countries, as well as Greece's role in regional peace and stability.
Rubio and Gerapetritis also discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine and the ongoing war in Iran.