Their discussion comes as Athens and Washington prepare for the sixth round of the Strategic Dialogue, which is due to be held in Athens this year. The dialogue is expected to address a broad range of issues, including security and defense cooperation, energy and regional developments. They first held an official meeting in Washington in March 2025, when they discussed bilateral ties, Greece’s role in regional energy projects, security in the Eastern Mediterranean, Ukraine and the Middle East. The two ministers held further talks at the White House in February, following a Jan. 30 phone call focused on bilateral relations and preparations for the sixth Strategic Dialogue. Their February meeting also covered regional and international developments, including the Middle East, while Gerapetritis subsequently said the sixth round would take place in Athens.