Working meeting with the Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources of the United States of America, Geoffrey Pite will have today and time 10:30 am the foreign minister George Gerapetritis.
Jeffrey Pyatt has been in Athens since yesterday Tuesday 8/10 where he had the opportunity to discuss the promotion of US-Greece energy cooperation with senior Greek officials, including the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while attending and speaking at energy conference – REPowerEU Diversification Workshop.
The Minister of Energy and Environment Th.Skylakakis, the Minister of Energy of Bulgaria Vladimir Malinov, the Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy, Alexandra Sdoukou, the Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Mykola Kolishnik, the Deputy Director General for Energy of the EU, Matthew also spoke at the conference. Baldwin and DESFA ceo Maria Rita Galli.
“Wonderful to be in Greece again. Always a pleasure to meet with the Minister of Environment and Energy Theodore Skylakakis. Encouraging updates on Greece’s leading role in clean energy development and export prospects, progress on regional connectivity, US investor discussions where DOE support can help,” US Deputy Secretary of State Jeffrey Pyatt said in a post on social networks.
Jeffrey Pyatt also met in Athens with the Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Mykola Kolishnik. “Important to inform about winter preparation and expand our cooperation with American energy companies to support Ukraine’s energy reconstruction” says Mr. Pyatt in his post.
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Analysis: Strengthening US-Greece Ties through Energy Cooperation
In a significant development, the Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources of the United States of America, Geoffrey Pyatt, is set to meet with the Greek Foreign Minister, George Gerapetritis, at 10:30 am today. Pyatt arrived in Athens on October 8th, and since then, he has been engaging in discussions on the promotion of US-Greece energy cooperation with senior Greek officials.
This meeting marks a crucial step in strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations. As we saw in December 2020, Greece and the US had agreed to enhance bilateral strategic cooperation on energy, with the US proving to be a significant ally in this sector [[2]]. More recently, in February 2024, both countries reiterated their commitment to energy security and emphasized the shared goal of greater regional interconnectivity to diversify energy sources [[3]].
Pyatt’s visit to Greece is part of his larger tour, which also includes a stop in Istanbul. According to reports, the top energy diplomat will engage in high-level meetings on regional energy transitions and security priorities [[1]]. This highlights the critical role that Greece plays in regional energy security and the potential for further collaboration between the US and Greece.
The meeting between Pyatt and Gerapetritis is likely to focus on ways to further solidify US-Greece energy cooperation. With the US already a significant partner in this sector, the discussions may touch on potential new projects, investments, and initiatives that can help strengthen energy security and drive economic growth in the region.
As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, the partnership between the US and Greece is set to play an increasingly important role. The outcome of this meeting will likely provide valuable insights into the future of US-Greece energy cooperation and the potential for expanded regional collaboration.
the meeting between Geoffrey Pyatt and George Gerapetritis represents a significant opportunity for the US and Greece to further strengthen their partnership in the energy sector. With both countries committed to energy security and regional interconnectivity, the future of US-Greece energy cooperation looks bright.
