Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis thanked Senator Bob Menendez and the US Congress for approving the US-Greece Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership Act "after the legislation is passed," according to the Greek City Times.
"Great day for Greece and the United States!" We thank Senator Menendez and our friends in the US Congress for passing the US-Greece Defense and Inter-Parliamentary Partnership Act! ”Prime Minister Mitsotakis wrote on his Twitter account.
"As a zealous advocate and a staunch supporter of deep American ties with Greece, Cyprus and Israel, I am incredibly proud to see Congress take such a critical step to reaffirm the 3 + 1 partnership as a cornerstone of democracy and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. an invaluable union for the United States, "said Senator Menendez, the architect and driving force behind the law.
-The main provisions of the law include support for Greek military modernization:
-Promotes the use of assistance from the European Recapitalization Incentive Program (ERIP) for Greece to support Greece's transition from Russian-made military equipment.
-Allots $ 1.8 million annually to Greece's International Military Education and Training (IMET) for the period 2022-2026.
- Expresses the opinion of the Congress that the United States should provide direct loans to Greece for the purchase of military equipment, defense services and design and construction services in accordance with the further development of the Greek armed forces.
- Expresses the opinion of the Congress that the President has the authority to accelerate the delivery of any future F-35 aircraft ordered by Greece.
The Greek Foreign Ministry noted that "the adoption of the Law on Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership between the United States and Greece recognizes the strategic importance of Greece as a pillar of stability in the region, the United States' commitment to security and prosperity in Greece and the Strategic Partnership The United States.
Following the approval by the U.S. Senate of the National Defense Permit Act (NDAA) of FY22, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (DN.J.) issued the following statement announcing that he had succeeded in including his A law on defense and interparliamentary partnership between the United States and Greece as an amendment to this year's NDAA, which is now going to President Biden's office for signature.
Approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee earlier this year, bipartisan legislation will significantly boost US support for Greek military modernization and promote increased rapprochement between Cyprus, Greece, Israel and the United States.
"The adoption of the US-Greece Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership Act of 2021 is a powerful demonstration not only of Congress' commitment to strengthening our bilateral defense relations and lasting ties with our Greek partners, but also of our appreciation for the main role of Greece in ensuring regional security and economic prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean, "said President Menendez.
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