State Department: Greek sovereignty over islands not in question
The State Department is putting a brake on the Turkish effort to challenge the sovereignty of the Greek islands.
- Published in Greece
State Department: The United States stands with Greece in this unjustified seizure of two vessels
"Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias to condemn in the strongest terms the May 27 seizure of two Greek-flagged vessels by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran’s continued harassment of vessels and interference with navigational rights and freedoms are a threat to maritime security and the global economy. The Secretary and Foreign Minister agreed that Iran must immediately release the seized vessels, their cargoes, and their crews," according to State Department spokesperson Ned Price.
"The United States stands with Greece, our key NATO Ally and partner in the face of this unjustified seizure," it added.
- Published in U.S.
Deputy FM Fragogiannis, visiting US State Dept officials discuss energy security
Greek Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister for Economic Diplomacy & Openness Kostas Fragogiannis discussed energy security in sucessive meetings he held on Wednesday with visiting United States officials.
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