U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle declared the strategic partnership between Washington and Athens stronger than ever, telling delegates at the Delphi Economic Forum that President Donald Trump views Greece as a foundational ally in one of the world's most volatile regions.
Speaking at the 11th annual forum, Mrs. Guilfoyle said Mr. Trump — whom she described as a close personal friend of more than two decades — is deeply committed to the bilateral relationship and sees Greece as central to American strategic interests in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The ambassador rooted her remarks in history, drawing a direct line from ancient Greek political thought to the founding principles of the United States.
"Our bond is historic. Our founders were deeply inspired by the philosophy, political virtue, and political thought of ancient Greece," Mrs. Guilfoyle said. "Without Greece, there would be no United States of America, as it was exactly here that the ideals that gave life to our nation first took root."
She described Greek heritage as having indelibly shaped the American national character across architecture, literature, the arts and military tradition, and said representing the United States in the birthplace of democracy carries particular weight as America prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence in 2026.
Mrs. Guilfoyle reaffirmed Washington's commitment to the alliance as a stabilizing force in the Eastern Mediterranean, where Greece sits at the intersection of competing interests involving Turkey, the Middle East, the Western Balkans and Russia's war in Ukraine.
The Delphi Economic Forum, held annually near the ancient Oracle site, has become an increasingly prominent gathering for European and transatlantic policymakers.