“As far as Greece is concerned, we have a strategic partnership with the US,” he said in an interview with US media
“There is a European message and a Greek message. On the European front, there is the possibility of finding a “win-win” solution to trade, a solution that will be mutually beneficial. This was my firm belief from the beginning before the duties were announced, “the prime minister said Kyriakos Mitsotakis interviewed by US media Breitbart and journalist Matthew Boyle. “There is still room for negotiations before considering any significant reciprocal measures, beyond what was announced today (ed. On earlier US duties in steel and aluminum), which, in any case, were the expected EU reaction.”
“I believe that, at the end of the day, Europe and the European market are very important for the US and the US is important to Europe and we need to find a solution,” he said in a question of the message it can send to the US president.
Asked about the Greek part of the message to President Donald Trump and strategic opportunities in the context of Greek -American relations, Kyriakos Mitsotakis noted:
“As far as Greece is concerned, we have a strategic partnership with the US. And when I look at IMEEC (Economic Corridor of India – Middle East – Europe), Greece, the birthplace of democracy, can be the bridge between the largest democracy in the world and the strongest democracy. For geopolitical, economic reasons, Greece is an important US ally. I have worked with President Trump in the past and I can work with him again to meet the regional challenges. “
As for the policy pursued by Greece in immigration and now other European countries are adopting, the Prime Minister said:
“Greece is at the forefront of immigration, it is a first -line country. We followed a rigorous but fair immigration policy and I was the first to push for border protection. When we started this policy in 2020, we were the exception to the EU, except for the dominant line. Now everyone in Europe understands the importance of border protection.
It is not up to the traffickers to decide who will enter Greece. I will not apologize for my strict attitude when it comes to border protection and my open attitude when we are talking about legal immigration. “
Answering a question about the strategy he has followed, in which Greece managed to overcome the consequences of the financial crisis, Kyriakos Mitsotakis said:
“We have recovered dramatically after the financial crisis, following a strategy of reduction in taxes and bureaucracy, an economic policy in favor of investment and regulatory relief, which supports job creation.”