Apostolakis, Sullivan reaffirm commitment to bilateral cooperation

Greek Defense Minister Evangelos Apostolakis on Thursday met with Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan to reaffirm US and Greek commitment to cooperation with the aim of strengthening bilateral defense and security and NATO.
During talks in Washington, the two sides continued discussions started a year ago during US-Greece Strategic Dialogue. According to a spokesperson, Sullivan underscored the strategic importance of the Eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans, while highlighting Greece's role as a pillar of stability and as a key American partner in the region.
Apostolakis reportedly briefed Sullivan on upcoming general elections in Greece, stressing the need of maintaining the "exceptional" level of communication between Athens and Washington.
Meanwhile, in his meetings with US Senators and members of Congress, Apostolakis reportedly presented Greece's...