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Rubio and Greece's Foreign Minister Discuss Deepening Cooperation on Energy Security and Regional Stability

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Key takeaways

  • The State Department released a readout of a call between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis.
  • The call took place on January 30, 2026, and the statement was attributed to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
  • Discussion topics included deepening U.S.-Greece cooperation on energy security and regional stability.
  • Both leaders emphasized the continued importance and long history of the U.S.-Greece strategic partnership.

Follow Up Questions

What specific energy security projects or initiatives did they refer to or plan to deepen?Expand

The State Department readout did not name specific projects. Contextually, U.S.–Greece energy cooperation in 2024–25 has focused on U.S. LNG supplies and related infrastructure—notably the Alexandroupolis FSRU (Gastrade), interconnectors/TAP links into the Balkans, and trans­atlantic initiatives to route U.S. LNG into Europe (e.g., P‑TEC and bilateral supply deals). These are the most likely initiatives the leaders had in mind, but the readout gives no explicit list.

What regional stability issues (which region and which challenges) were they referring to?Expand

The readout did not specify, but 'regional stability' in U.S.–Greece talks typically refers to the Eastern Mediterranean, the Western Balkans, and NATO’s southeastern flank—issues include Turkey‑Greece tensions, energy security and supply routes, migration flows, and risks from great‑power competition (notably Russia’s invasion of Ukraine). The statement itself did not list particular challenges.

Who is Giorgos Gerapetritis and what is his current role and responsibilities in Greece?Expand

Giorgos (George) Gerapetritis is Greece’s Minister for Foreign Affairs (since June 27, 2023). As foreign minister he leads Greece’s diplomatic corps, shapes foreign policy, represents Greece internationally, and manages bilateral and multilateral relations and consular matters.

What actions or agreements typically follow a Secretary of State readout like this?Expand

A Secretary of State readout is a public summary of a call; typical follow‑on actions include diplomatic coordination, technical or working‑level meetings, formal bilateral talks, or announcements of specific projects or agreements—if planned. Readouts themselves do not create binding agreements; concrete steps (MOUs, contracts, joint statements) come from subsequent negotiations and formal instruments.

Who is Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott and what is his role in issuing readouts?Expand

Tommy Pigott is the State Department’s Principal Deputy Spokesperson; in that role he authors and attributes press statements and readouts for the Office of the Spokesperson, conveying official U.S. foreign‑policy messaging to media and the public.

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