Antony Blinken

Athens’ solid stance key to US talks

Greece's consistent stance in a series of crises that are unfolding and affecting the security architecture of the wider region, and the importance attached to this by the US, will be a key element of discussions on Friday in Washington between the Greek and American delegations led by Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, within the framework of the 5th

Gerapetritis to meet US counterpart in Washington on Friday

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is scheduled to visit Washington for talks with his US counterpart, Antony Blinken, on Friday. 

The agenda of these discussions is expected to primarily focus on furthering Greek-American strategic cooperation, alongside addressing security and defense matters within the broader Eastern Mediterranean region.

Qatar's Prime Minister: Positive Hamas Response to Israel Truce Offer

Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani revealed in discussions with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Hamas has demonstrated a predominantly positive stance towards a potential truce arrangement with Israel, as reported by Al Jazeera.

Qatar says Hamas gave 'positive' response to truce deal

Key mediator Qatar said Tuesday that Hamas gave a "positive" response to a truce proposal as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken toured the region seeking an enduring end to Hamas's nearly four-month war with Israel.

Hamas confirmed it delivered its response to proposals hammered out a week ago in Paris between Qatar and other mediators.

Blinken in Israel for talks on truce deal

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Israel on Wednesday, where he was expected to press for what he called an "essential" truce agreement as the war with Hamas entered its fifth month.

The diplomat was due to meet Israel's leaders as part of a Middle East crisis tour after earlier stops in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar.

The US arms sale package explained

Only a few days have passed since the letter of US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis informing him of the Department of State's approval of the sale of advanced F-35 multi-mission aircraft and other weapons systems and an intense, and not always cool-headed, debate has erupted about a series of large arms procurement programs.

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