Nick Larigakis
AHI president calls for stronger Greece-US ties, vigilance over Turkey
The president of the American Hellenic Institute (AHI) issued a statement marking the 203rd Anniversary of the Greek War of Independence, in which he lauded "the heroes who fought and sacrificed to defeat Ottoman rule in a triumph for liberty" but also warned of the threat that Turkey continues to pose in the region.
AHI puts Blinken on notice about Turkey’s planned conversion of historic Orthodox church
American Hellenic Institute (AHI) President Nick Larigakis penned a letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday concerning Turkey's renewed intentions to convert the historic Chora Church in Istanbul into a mosque later this month, according to press reports.
AHI condemns F-16 sale to Turkey, applauds F-35 sale to Greece
The American Hellenic Institute (ΑΗΙ), led by President Nick Larigakis released a statement on Monday strongly opposing the recent US decision to sell F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits to Turkey while highlighting the importance of F-35 sales to Greece.
AHI statement on Independence Day
Nick Larigakis, President of the American Hellenic Institute (AHI), a Washington, DC-based public policy and advocacy center, has issued the following statement in celebration of the 202nd Anniversary of the Greek War of Independence:
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AHI releases statement on Tempe train crash
Hellenic Institute (AHI) President Nick Larigakis released the following statement:
"The American Hellenic Institute expresses its sincerest condolences to the people of Greece for the tragic loss of life suffered from the horrific train collision that occurred in Tempe.
Our deepest sympathies are with families of the victims. May their memory be eternal.
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AHI reiterates opposition to F-16 sale to Turkey
The Washington-based American Hellenic Institute issued a statement on Monday "strongly reiterating" its opposition to the sale of F-16 fighter jets and upgrade kits to Turkey, just as US President Joe Biden is expected to ask Congress to green-light the deal.
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Turkish sanctions hailed by diaspora advocacy group in US
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) issued a statement on Monday hailing the Trump administration's announcement to impose sanctions on Turkey for its acquisition of the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system, which is in violation of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).
Turkish sanctions hailed by diaspora advocacy groups in US
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) and the Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC) issued separate statements on Monday hailing the Trump administration's announcement to impose sanctions on Turkey for its acquisition of the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system, which is in violation of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).
No mention of Cyprus arms embargo as State Department responds to AHI
The US State Department has affirmed Washington's view of the Republic of Cyprus as a "valued partner and friend in the Eastern Mediterranean" but it has fallen short of offering a commitment on lifting the decades-old arms embargo.
AHI chief asks Pompeo to lift arms ban on Cyprus
American Hellenic Institute (AHI) President Nick Larigakis has written to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo requesting him to utilize the authority delegated to him last week by President Donald Trump under two recently enacted laws to waive the limitations placed on the transfer of arms to the Republic of Cyprus.
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