Guilfoyle Hails ‘Unprecedented’ U.S.-Greece Energy Ties in First 100 Days

08:27 12/2/2026 - Πηγή: iEfimerida

U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle marked her first 100 days in Athens on Thursday, touting a “rapid” expansion of bilateral relations anchored by landmark energy agreements and new security pacts that have cemented Greece’s role as a regional hub.

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Guilfoyle highlighted the recent signing of a long-term commercial deal linking U.S. liquefied natural gas suppliers to the wider region.

She also pointed to the entry of American majors ExxonMobil and Chevron into offshore exploration projects near Crete and the Peloponnese—initiatives set to launch Greece’s first drilling operations in four decades.

“The partnership has reached unprecedented levels in a short period,” Mrs. Guilfoyle said, noting the clear strategic direction of the alliance.

A major focus of her early tenure has been the "Vertical Corridor," a pipeline network designed to bypass Russian gas.

Mrs. Guilfoyle has joined Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to sign the agreement facilitating energy flows to Kyiv.

Beyond hydrocarbons, Washington and Athens finalized an Economic Security Declaration, committing to joint development in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

Looking ahead, Mrs. Guilfoyle emphasized the symbolism of celebrating the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026 in the birthplace of democracy.

“Marking that occasion here carries special significance,” she said, praising the "renowned hospitality" she has witnessed from the Acropolis to the Church of Saint Demetrios in Thessaloniki.

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