Greece says US elections will not affect ties with Washington

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During a meeting with the President of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou held on Tuesday, November 5, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis asserted that regardless of the outcome of the upcoming election, Greece and the United States will continue to share a strategic relationship.

Mitsotakis also emphasised the need for Europe to develop a more mature geopolitical stance. “The time has come for Europe to roll up its sleeves and adopt different policies,” he said, underlining the importance of the continent’s evolution in the global political landscape.

On the economic front, the PM reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reducing taxes, stating that “the government remains firmly committed to reducing taxes.” He added that “as long as the scourge of tax evasion is tackled, the government will be able to make targeted tax cuts.”

In her remarks, President Sakellaropoulou highlighted the growing significance of Europe’s geostrategic independence. “The importance of Europe’s geostrategic independence is highlighted,” she said. “Our country will work with whatever president the US people elect.”

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