The creation of permanent American military bases in addition to Souda, in other cities in Greece was proposed to American counterpart James Mattis, by National Defense Minister Panos Karatos during their meeting at the Pentagon.

Defence Minister Panos Kammenos is visiting the US where he will inaugurate the Greek Pavilion at the AUSA 2018 International Defense Exhibition in Washington on Monday.

Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias has cast the gauntlet at ANEL President Panos Kammenos on the FYROM name issue, essentially calling on SYRIZA's government partner to call for a vote of confidence in the government.