Marco Rubio to visit Iceland, Greece, and Portugal for security talks

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is conducting a multi-nation tour from October 5 to 8, visiting Iceland, Greece, and Portugal. The tour focuses on security, defense, energy, and economic cooperation among NATO allies amidst rising geopolitical tensions involving Russia and the Middle East.

In Iceland, Rubio is expected to discuss Arctic security and economic cooperation, following a recent US-Greenland security pact that allows Washington to establish two new military bases in Greenland. In Greece, Rubio will lead the sixth US-Greece Strategic Dialogue, addressing regional stability, energy security, and the situation in Ukraine. Discussions in Athens are also expected to touch upon the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project, which aims to link the power grids of Greece, Cyprus, and Israel.

Concurrently, the Greek Parliament is set to review three defense-related bills. These include agreements with Italy for the use of the Crete Firing Range, a partnership with Germany and the Netherlands regarding the Integrated Air and Missile Defence Centre of Excellence, and a military training cooperation protocol with Serbia.

Entities

Athens · George Gerapetritis · Giorgos Gerapetritis · Greece · Greek Ministry of National Defence · Greenland · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · Lisbon · Luís Montenegro · Marco Rubio · NATO · U.S. Department of State

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[● 6 SOURCES] The discussions in Greece will focus on defense cooperation, regional security, and energy security. www.usay.gr · www.mononews.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The diplomatic agenda includes developments in Ukraine and the Middle East. www.usay.gr
[● 10 SOURCES] Rubio is expected to meet with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis. www.usay.gr · www.mononews.gr · bgvoice.com · www.standartnews.com · www.in.gr · +1 more
[● 15 SOURCES] Marco Rubio will lead the U.S. delegation for the 6th Greece-U.S. Strategic Dialogue in Athens. www.usay.gr · www.mononews.gr · rr.pt · www.dnoticias.pt · www.tanea.gr · +4 more
[● 12 SOURCES] In Reykjavik, Rubio will meet with Icelandic officials regarding economic and security cooperation. www.mononews.gr · www.usay.gr · rr.pt · www.dnoticias.pt · www.tanea.gr · +2 more
[● 13 SOURCES] US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Reykjavik, Athens, and Lisbon between October 5 and 8, 2026. www.usay.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.dnoticias.pt · bgvoice.com · rr.pt · +3 more
[● 13 SOURCES] In Lisbon, Rubio will meet with Portuguese officials to promote defense, economic, and technological cooperation. www.mononews.gr · www.usay.gr · www.dnoticias.pt · rr.pt · www.tanea.gr · +3 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Official talks in Athens are scheduled for October 7, 2026. www.usay.gr · www.mononews.gr · bgvoice.com · www.ekirikas.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue began in 2018. www.tanea.gr · www.usay.gr · bgvoice.com
[● 8 SOURCES] In Athens, Rubio will lead the U.S. delegation for the 6th U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue. www.tanea.gr · bgvoice.com · www.usay.gr
[● 14 SOURCES] The agenda in Greece includes defense cooperation, regional security, and energy security. www.tanea.gr · rr.pt · www.usay.gr · www.dnoticias.pt · www.mononews.gr · +3 more
[● 11 SOURCES] U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Reykjavik, Athens, and Lisbon between October 5 and 8, 2026. www.tanea.gr · rr.pt · www.usay.gr · www.dnoticias.pt · www.mononews.gr