U.S. House Committee approves five-year extension of defense cooperation bill with Greece

The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee has approved the U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act. This bipartisan bill provides for a five-year reauthorization of U.S. assistance to Greece through the International Military Education and Training (IMET) program. The legislation was introduced by members of Congress Chris Pappas, Gus Bilirakis, Dina Titus, and Nicole Malliotakis. The primary objective is to enhance military training, cooperation, and interoperability between the armed forces of the United States and Greece. Sponsors of the bill describe Greece as a vital partner for regional security in the Eastern Mediterranean and a reliable NATO ally. The bill still requires further legislative action to be fully enacted into law. Supporters argue that this measure is essential for protecting U.S. security interests and fostering long-term stability in the region.