Key facts
- The U.S. and Greece are launching a new counterterrorism information-sharing program.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the program during a visit to Athens.
- Rubio cited mass migration, human trafficking, and terrorism as threats to Greece.
- Greece is willing to provide maritime assistance in the Strait of Hormuz if a peace process exists.
- Rubio defended U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle against criticism.
The United States and Greece are initiating a new counterterrorism information-sharing program, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday during an official visit to Athens. Rubio stated that Greece is particularly exposed to threats posed by mass migration, human trafficking, and various forms of terror. He emphasized the importance of addressing these challenges to protect Greece, calling it a "strong and model NATO ally" and a "source of stability in an unstable world."