U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle and Greek Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis have agreed to deepen intelligence sharing and border security cooperation, fortifying Greece’s role as a critical shield against organized crime and terrorism in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Meeting at the ministry in Athens alongside Greek Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dimitrios Mallios, the two officials focused on expanding joint operations to tackle transnational threats radiating from the Western Balkans.
Mr. Chrysochoidis described Greece as a "pillar of security," citing the nation's low crime rates and its strategic importance in stabilizing the region’s southern flank.
A central agenda item was the implementation of stricter screening protocols under the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.
Mrs. Guilfoyle emphasized that while facilitating business and tourism travel remains a priority for the Trump administration, maintaining the privilege requires rigorous adherence to enhanced biometric and data-sharing standards mandated by the Department of Homeland Security.
Mrs. Guilfoyle expressed optimism about future U.S. investments in Greek security infrastructure, particularly in digital surveillance and border control technology.
The high-level talks underscore Washington’s reliance on Athens as its most stable partner in a volatile region, cementing a security alliance that now extends from defense modernization to frontline law enforcement.