; Whereas, on November 13, 2023, the United States Agency for International Development and Greece signed a memorandum of understanding to advance energy security and cooperation in the Western Balkans; Whereas Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Greece in January 2024 and met with Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and in February 2024, Foreign Minister of Greece George Gerapetritis visited Washington, DC, for the fifth United States-Greece Strategic Dialogue and along with Secretary Blinken, reaffirmed the importance of the United States-Greece relationship and pledged to continue and increase cooperation based on shared values and interests; Whereas, in the framework of the fifth United States-Greece Strategic Dialogue, on February 9, 2024, Greece became the 35th country to sign onto the Artemis Accords, affirming its commitment to a peaceful, sustainable, and transparent cooperation in space; Whereas Greece and the United States have joined their democratic allies in standing in support of Ukraine following Russia’s unprovoked invasion and in March 2024, from Odessa, Ukraine, Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Greece has consistently maintained from the very first moment, because in the 21st century no war can bleed the heart of Europe, nor can violate the defined borders and territorial integrity of an independent country ; Whereas the Government and people of Greece actively participate in peacekeeping and peace-building operations conducted by international organizations, including the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the European Union, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe; Whereas Greece remains an integral part of the European Union; Whereas the Greek-American community has greatly contributed to American society and has helped forge the strong ties between the United States and Greece