Greece, US To Launch Strategic Dialogue On Thursday-Friday In Washington- Foreign Ministry

The first Greek-US Strategic Dialogue will be held in Washington on Thursday-Friday, the Greek Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday in a statement.

ATHENS (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 12th December, 2018) The first Greek-US Strategic Dialogue will be held in Washington on Thursday-Friday, the Greek Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday in a statement.

The Greek delegation will be headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Georgios Katrougalos and will include a number of other Greek deputy ministers and officials.

"The topic of the strategic dialogue is regional policy and economy, defense and security, rule of law and fight against terrorism, trade, investment and innovations, energy cooperation and interpersonal contacts," the statement said.

The parties are going to adopt a joint statement on Thursday.

As part of the Greek delegation's visit to the United States, Katrougalos will also meet US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and US presidential National Security Adviser John Bolton.

On Friday, Katrougalos will hold a working breakfast with US business people to discuss attraction of investments in the energy sector, digital technologies, start-ups and innovations.

According to the Greek Foreign Ministry, the bilateral strategic dialogue would be a sign of improvement of relations between Washington and Athens.