US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reflected on his visit to Athens through a series of posts, sending a clear message about deepening cooperation between the two countries in the areas of defense, security, and energy. Referring to his Wednesday evening meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, he said they discussed “ways the United States and Greece can boost energy cooperation, expand defense and law enforcement cooperation, and reinforce NATO burden-sharing.” He added: “America First, stronger with our allies.“
Met with Greek @primeministergr Mitsotakis to discuss ways the United States and Greece can boost energy cooperation, expand defense and law enforcement cooperation, and reinforce NATO burden-sharing. America First, stronger with our allies. https://t.co/js8RZmZnTL
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) October 8, 2026
Regarding bilateral relations, Rubio emphasized that the Greece–US partnership continues to deliver benefits for both countries. “In Athens, we addressed challenges and advanced our shared security and prosperity,” he stated.
The U.S.-Greece partnership continues to deliver for both countries. In Athens, we addressed challenges and advanced our shared security and prosperity. https://t.co/wPiY56yLIV
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) October 8, 2026
Rubio: “We will continue to advance our mutual security, strength, and prosperity”
Regarding the 6th Strategic Dialogue, Marco Rubio wrote on X that Greece and the US advanced new agreements deepening defense and security cooperation between the two nations. “As America marks 250 years of independence, Greece, the birthplace of democracy, remains an inspiration. Together, we will continue to advance our mutual security, strength, and prosperity,” he wrote, among other things.
Wrapping up my visit to Athens after the 6th U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue. We advanced new agreements that deepen the defense and security cooperation between our two nations. As America marks 250 years of independence, Greece, the birthplace of democracy, remains an inspiration. Together, we will continue to advance our mutual security, strength, and prosperity.
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) October 8, 2026
Additionally, reflecting on his speech at the Pnyx, Rubio reiterated that the West stands at a crossroads and that the decisions made over the next decade will define the next century. “On Wednesday, I traveled to the Pnyx, a hillside overlooking the towering columns of the Acropolis in Athens. There, I delivered a simple message: The West is at a crossroads. The decisions we make in the next decade will define the next century,” wrote America’s top diplomat on X.
On Wednesday, I traveled to the Pnyx, a hillside overlooking the towering columns of the Acropolis in Athens. There, I delivered a simple message: The West is at a crossroads. The decisions we make in the next decade will define the next century. https://t.co/G91uSBHY6H
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) October 8, 2026
