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US Secretary of State, Mark Rubiohad a telephone contact with the prime minister Kiriacos Mitsoakitisin which they discussed the strategic importance of energy cooperation between United States And she Greece To East MediterraneanField according to the ad State DepartmentM -Rubio confirmed the constant power of bilateral relations and the role of Greece as a key ally in NATOField
Greece becomes a critical energy center from its geostrategic position, which allows gas and oil transit from the Eastern Mediterranean Sea to Europe, thereby increasing the energy security of the region. In this context, infrastructure projects, such as the conductor IstmedWhich will transport natural gas from Israel and Cyprus through Greece is actively supported by the United States.
Energy cooperation between the United States and Greece also contributes to political stability and contributes to cooperation between allies, reducing Europe’s energy dependence on countries with a less friendly policy in the West. In addition, this cooperation has a strong geopolitical dimension, since it is an expression of American support for Greece against problems in the Eastern Mediterranean, especially thanks to Turkey and other factors affecting the safety of the region.
Marco Rubio repeatedly emphasized the importance of diplomacy and strategic cooperation with allies, such as Greece, an increase in regional security and joint energy initiatives.