Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis leads high-level visit to the United States

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is in the United States for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. His visit began in Silicon Valley with meetings focused on high-tech investments, followed by a transition to New York for geopolitical and economic discussions. Mitsotakis is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on Thursday, September 24, and will meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

During various engagements, the Prime Minister emphasized Greece's economic recovery, noting that unemployment has dropped from 18% in 2019 to below 8%, with 600,000 new jobs created. He reiterated a commitment to strict fiscal discipline while balancing living cost support. Regarding regional security, he stressed that Greece maintains a strong defensive posture, continuing its military modernization program, and stated that while Greece seeks good neighborly relations, it will not tolerate threats from any party.

International interactions include a notable meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose recent diplomatic engagement with Turkey suggests a broader context of shifting regional alliances. Furthermore, Mitsotakis highlighted the deepening energy cooperation with the United States, specifically involving energy giants ExxonMobil and Chevron, which are advancing their operations in Greek waters.