Greece: Protesters Gather in Athens Against Marco Rubio's Visit
Demonstrators assembled in central Athens to protest the visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which focused on energy and defense.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Athens on Tuesday for an official visit centered on energy and defense issues between the United States and Greece.
As the top American diplomat landed in Greece on Tuesday evening, protesters gathered in central Athens to demonstrate against the visit.
The demonstration comes as the conservative government of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has distinguished itself in recent years by close cooperation with the US administration across several strategic areas, particularly energy and military affairs.
Marco Rubio's visit is part of the strengthened bilateral relationship between Washington and Athens, with Greece occupying a position considered strategically important by the United States in the Mediterranean and Balkan region.
Greek authorities did not immediately comment on the scale of the demonstration or any incidents on the sidelines of the gathering, while the American visit's program is set to continue over the coming days.
Sources
- Grèce: des manifestants dans le centre d'Athènes pour protester contre la visite de Marco Rubio — RFI — Français
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