Marios Lysiotis

Greek, Cypriot, Israeli officials meet in Washington to discuss 3+1 partnership

Officials from Greece, Cyprus and Israel met in Washington on Thursday to discuss economic engagement as part of an ongoing US-backed regional cooperation initiative dubbed 3+1.

Thursday's session comes in the wake of a March 20 summit between the Republic of Cyprus, Greece, and Israel, with the participation of the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

US president hails Greek-American community at independence day celebration

"The United States - and all of Western civilization - has been profoundly shaped by the extraordinary achievements of the Greek people, stretching all the way back to ancient times," US President Donald Trump said on Monday, speaking at the annual celebration of Greece's independence from Ottoman rule at the White House.