“The West will not survive without a strong America. The United States is the natural leader of the West, “said New Democracy Vice President and Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis, who interviewed US media Breitbart News.
Mr Georgiadis referred extensively to President Donald Trump’s commercial policies, stressing the importance of a strong US leadership for the future of the West, expressing his personal hope that the Trump government will succeed in its new term.
Regarding the strategy of duties adopted by Washington against China, the Minister of Health noted: “Duties are a very difficult decision, and I am sure it is difficult for President Trump. But the US trade deficit was huge and the economy was facing significant problems. In the pandemic, in Europe and the US, Asia was found in critical areas, such as the pharmaceutical industry. Trump’s decision aims to regenerate American industry. “
Mr Georgiadis described Trump’s victory in the last elections as “unique”, noting that his campaign was particularly demanding due to the stance of the media and the provisions of the polls. He recalled that during his first presidential term, Greece -US Cooperation was significantly strengthened, with strategic agreements and investment. “I then signed an agreement with Mike Pompeo, who attracted significant US investments in Greece,” he said.
A little while ago in my desk I had an interesting conversation with his @mboyle1 by the @BreitbartNews of the US. The @BreitbartNews are one of the most well known in favor @realDonaldTrump News agencies. We talked about Greece/US relations in the Trump era. The USA remains the big one… pic.twitter.com/cdHqLAhs7j
– Adonis Georgiadis (@adonisGiadi) April 8, 2025
Referring to the possibility of reaching a trade agreement between the US and the European Union, he expressed his optimism that a mutually beneficial compromise would be achieved. “The EU and the US are natural allies. There may be disagreements, but in the end I’m sure a solution will be found. “
The Minister of Health also stressed the importance of Greece as a US strategic partner in the Eastern Mediterranean. He referred to the IMEEC financial corridor, which connects India with Europe through Saudi Arabia, Israel, Cyprus and Greece. As he said, this axis is an answer to China’s strategy and the Greek government is working to strengthen relations with key countries in the region, such as Saudi Arabia.
Concerning Hamas’ attack on Israel in October 2023, Mr Georgiadis expressed the conviction that the aim was to prevent Saudi Arabia’s accession to Abraham’s agreements. “The security of Israel is also the security of Greece. Israel is our strategic partner in the region. “
In conclusion, he expressed his confidence in the leadership of Saudi Arabia and in his return to talks with Israel. “The successor of the throne has a clear vision and will find a way to move on with the deal,” he said.