Deputy Minister of National Defence Giannis Kefalogiannis Meets US Assistant Secretary of State James C. O'Brien and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joshua R. Huck

October 25, 2024

On Thursday 24 October 2024, the Deputy Minister of National Defence, Mr. Giannis Kefalogiannis, met the US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Mr. James C. O'Brien, and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Mr. Joshua R. Huck, in the Ministry of National Defence.

The Chief of Hellenic National Defence General Staff, General Dimitrios Houpis, also participated in the meeting.

During the meeting, common security and regional stability matters were discussed, while the strategic importance of the defensive cooperation between Greece and the United States, as that is defined in the updated Mutual Defence Cooperation Agreement (MDCA), was highlighted.

Mr. Kefalogiannis mentioned that Greece and the USA share common values such as democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, as well as expressed his satisfaction regarding the results of the 5^thStrategic Discussion, which took place in Washington last February, and constituted an excellent opportunity to strengthen the effective bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Finally, he pointed out that our country constitutes a pillar of stability in the region and one of the most important allies and partners of the United States of America.