Kotzias and Tillerson discuss Greek energy prospects

Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias stressed the important role Greece can play as a pillar of stability in a volatile region and its prospects as a regional energy hub in his meeting on Monday with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in Washington.

Diplomatic sources said that Greek-Turkish relations were raised and Kotzias referred to "Turkey's nervousness" with regard to the recent escalation of incendiary remarks emanating from Ankara. But relations with Turkey were not the the focus of their talks, as Kotzias opted to highlight the overall strategic advantages Greece can offer the US, such as in the field of energy, which was reportedly discussed extensively.

Kotzias told journalists after the meeting that Tillerson "wanted our analysis on how there can be stability and security in the region, which forces are active and how."

More specifically, Kotzias...