Department of State
Greek News
US Approves Small Upgrade Package for Turkey’s F-16 Fleet
The US Department of State announced Saturday it has decided to approve a small modernization package for Turkey’s existing F-16 fleet.
The deal, valued at an estimated $259 million, is the first military equipment sale to Turkey in years and...
Greek News
State Department Struggles to Explain Why Turkey Is a Valuable Ally
The State Department spokesperson struggled to provide more than one reason why the U.S. considers Turkey a valuable ally during a regular press briefing on Wednesday.
Ned Price was grilled by journalists as a meeting was taking place in Washington...
Greek News
Outgoing Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt Gets Energy Job
US President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Geoffrey Pyatt, the outgoing Ambassador to Greece, as Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources.
Pyatt has served in Greece since 2016, an unusually long run for an Ambassador, and...
Diplomacy
US Expresses Concern Over Turkey’s Actions in Eastern Mediterranean
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Matthew Palmer expressed on Wednesday Washington's deep concern over Turkey's actions in the Eastern Mediterranean, stressing that US diplomacy has made its position clear in Ankara.
At a teleconference with...
Cyprus
U.S. Backs Cyprus on Drilling Rights
The U.S. has backed Cyprus' right to drill for gas and oil within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Replying to a question about recent Turkish provocations, a spokesman for the U.S. State Department reiterated that Washington's policy on Cyprus’ EEZ "is...