Greece and the United States are stepping up high level defence and security discussions as uncertainty continues to grip the Eastern Mediterranean and the wider region.<\/p>\n
Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias met in Athens with US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Alison Hooker during her visit to Greece. US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle also took part in the meeting.<\/p>\n The talks focused on the current security environment in the Southeastern Mediterranean, as Greece continues to closely monitor developments affecting regional stability.<\/p>\n Dendias and Hooker also discussed the implementation of Agenda 2030, alongside the strategic importance of the Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement, or MDCA.<\/p>\n The MDCA remains a cornerstone of Greek American defence cooperation, providing the framework for expanded US military access and bilateral defence coordination in Greece.<\/p>\n The meeting comes at a critical time for the Eastern Mediterranean, where geopolitical competition, regional conflicts and growing security challenges are reshaping the strategic landscape.<\/p>\n For Athens, maintaining close defence ties with Washington remains a central element of Greece\u2019s strategy to strengthen its security position and reinforce its role as a key US and NATO partner in the region.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/HRNNdJ6XgAMIT-q-1-1024x681.webp)
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