Dendias: Greek-American Ties Strong, Rooted in Freedom Struggles
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Greece's Defense Minister Nikos Dendias congratulated the U.S. on its 250th anniversary of independence.
- Dendias highlighted the strong, shared values underpinning Greek-American relations.
- He emphasized the role of the Greek diaspora in strengthening these ties.
Greece's Minister of National Defence, Nikos Dendias, extended warm wishes to the United States on the occasion of its 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. In a post on social media platform X, Dendias underscored the robust nature of the Greek-American relationship.
"Warm wishes to the Government and the people of the USA for the 250 years since the Declaration of Independence," Dendias wrote. He emphasized that "Greek-American ties are strong, founded on our nations' struggles for Freedom and our timeless commitment to common values."
Dendias specifically pointed to the "thriving Greek diaspora" as a crucial link strengthening these bonds. This connection, he suggested, plays a vital role in maintaining and deepening the historical and cultural ties between the two countries.
The minister's message reflects the long-standing alliance and shared democratic principles that have historically connected Greece and the United States, particularly in their mutual emphasis on liberty and freedom.
Warm wishes to the Government and the people of the USA for the 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. Greek-American ties are strong, founded on our nations' struggles for Freedom and our timeless commitment to common values, with the thriving Greek diaspora as a connecting link.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.