US Secretary of State Blinken speaks with PM Mitsotakis after electoral win

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday to congratulate him by phone for winning Sunday’s elections, starting a second term.

During their talk, Blinken said he looked forward to continuing his collaboration with the new government both bilaterally and in the framework of NATO, while both he and Mitsotakis stressed the need for the maintenance of stability in the East Mediterranean.

In a congratulatory tweet on Monday after ballot returns, Blinken said “Greece is a crucial NATO ally and close friend. I look forward to continuing to advance our deep partnership and shared values.”

source: amna.gr

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