# Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis

Date: 8 Oct 2026
Released by: Office of the Spokesman, U.S. Department of State

## MediaRelease.co Summary

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, according to a brief State Department readout. The two discussed expanding U.S.-Greece energy cooperation, deepening defense ties and regional security. They also committed to working closely to defeat transnational criminal organizations and to protect critical infrastructure from emerging threats.

## Original release

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis today, advancing our vital partnership with Greece. They discussed expanding U.S.-Greece energy cooperation, reaffirmed deepening defense ties and regional security issues. They committed to close cooperation to defeat transnational criminal organizations and safeguard critical infrastructure from emerging threats.

## Key details

- Issued by: Office of the Spokesman, U.S. Department of State
- Published: 8 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: United States
- Subject country/region: National (United States)
- Original source: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-greek-prime-minister-mitsotakis/
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Original source: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-greek-prime-minister-mitsotakis/
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