00:00Marco Rubio's visit to Athens had a strong geopolitical impact and was accompanied by a series of agreements that add
00:08new depth to the strategic relationship between Greece and the United States.
00:13The U.S. Secretary of State was in Athens for the sixth round of the Greece-U.S. strategic dialogue
00:18with defense, energy and security, as well as the economy and technology at the center of the agenda.
00:24During the visit, Rubio sent a clear message to Europe to shoulder a greater share of the responsibility for its
00:31own defense and security, citing Greece as an example.
00:35One thing we agree on, for example, is that the nations of Europe need to take on a greater share
00:40of the burden in defending their continent, and Greece is doing just that.
00:44They're on track to meet the commitments that have been made to spend 5% of their GDP on defense
00:49this year, with over 3.5% of their GDP being spent on core defense.
00:56In his remarks, the U.S. Secretary, without naming Turkey, referred to the delicate balances in the region, noting that
01:03some of the energy projects involve other countries and that such issues are best resolved through diplomacy.
01:09According to Rubio, Athens and Washington share a commitment to promoting regional and international security.
01:17When asked about media reports which, among other things, claimed that the U.S. could influence the fall of government
01:25even in Greece, Rubio declined to comment.
01:28Meanwhile, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerard Petrutis left open the possibility of Greek naval assistance in the Strait of Hormuz.
01:37If it is necessary, then we are in the situation to be able to cooperate with the United States, so
01:46that we can provide the necessary help of the naval assistance in the region of Hormuz.
02:01On the defense front, the focus was on Alexandropoli, the upgrade of the F-16s and the integration of the
02:10fighter jets F-35S into the Hellenic Air Force.
02:14The U.S. Secretary, the U.S. Secretary, in Greece.
02:18The U.S. Secretary, in Greece, is a big part of the UN.
02:20The United States in the United States, is the United States, where the U.S. Secretary, the U.S. Secretary,
02:23in the United States, is an international cooperation.
02:24The next one will prove if the United States will be able to do a specific decision and decision and
02:29decision in Greece.
02:31From the Athena, the Gero News, the U.S. Secretary.
02:34City.
