Greece’s ambassador to Washington Christos Panagopoulos on Wednesday addressed US Congress members at an event organized by the embassy.

Mr Panagopoulos referred to the “progress of the Greek economy” and the “encouraging prospects” as well as Greece’s positions on NATO, Eastern Mediterranean, energy security and the results of the Greek EU presidency just before its completion.

Regarding the economic developments, he pointed out that “the economic adjustment programme has already born fruit, putting back the country to the course of a sustainable and balanced growth.”

He also referred to the Greek EU presidency’s priorities regarding the Union’s economic integration and the need to create conditions of economic growth and employment support.

He also underlined Greece’s geostrategic role for the transatlantic community and generally the particular alliance relation with the United States in the economic, political and defence sector.

Moreover, he stressed the fact that Greece shares the United States’ vision for achieving energy security in Europe.

Mr Panagopoulos also presented the latest developments in Greece’s relations with neighbouring countries (Turkey, FYROM) and referred to the “recent activity” in the Cyprus issue, expressing his appreciation for the role and the contribution of the Greek-American community.