Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis has met with U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker to coordinate a response to the intensifying conflict in the Middle East and solidify Greece’s role as the alliance’s southern anchor.
The private session at the Foreign Ministry included U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, marking a significant high-level alignment between Athens and the Trump administration’s national security team.
Discussions focused on the "360-degree" security threats facing the alliance, specifically the spillover effects of the ongoing regional war on NATO’s maritime and energy corridors.
"Our strategic partnership has never been more vital," Mr. Gerapetritis said following the meeting.
He emphasized that Greece remains a "pillar of stability" in an increasingly volatile region. Mr. Whitaker, who has been touring frontline NATO states to push for a 5% GDP defense spending target, praised Athens for its consistent military investment and its leadership in the Operation Aspides naval mission in the Red Sea.
The talks also touched on the upcoming NATO summit in the Hague, where the "Hague Defense Commitment" is expected to be finalized.
Ms. Guilfoyle said that the bilateral relationship has expanded beyond defense into groundbreaking LNG and technology initiatives, reinforcing Greece’s position as a critical energy gateway for Europe.
The meeting underscores a period of intensified transatlantic cooperation as the U.S. leans on reliable Mediterranean partners to manage the twin crises in Gaza and the Persian Gulf.