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Congress focuses on Cyprus as Mitsotakis prepares for US visit

This week the leaders of the Hellenic Caucus in Congress sent a letter to President Biden calling on him to invite President Christodoulides to the White House to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus. They also urged the Biden administration to take a series of steps that could take the US-Cyprus relationship to new heights. In the meantime, Prime Minister Mitsotakis will visit New York and Chicago next week, a visit that highlights Greece’s growing reputation beyond Washington. Endy Zemenides, HALC’s Executive Director, joins Thanos Davelis to break down the latest developments on Cyprus in Washington, and provide a look ahead at Prime Minister Mitsotakis’ upcoming visit to the US.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Sarbanes, Hellenic Caucus Leaders Urge President Biden to Formally Invite the President of Cyprus to the White House to Mark 50th Anniversary of Turkish Invasion of Cyprus

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Greece's Economic Comeback

Gov’t rules out referendum on same-sex marriage bill

Ieronymos says referendum could be held on same-sex civil marriages

Greece to Sell ‘Significant’ Stake in Piraeus Bank in Months (1)

Mitsotakis says he wants Greece to become exporter of green energy

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