The Deputy Minister of National Defense Mr. Nikolaos Hardalias is moving tomorrow, Thursday, October 6, 2022, to Washington, in order to inaugurate the Greek Pavilion at the “AUSA 2022” International Defense Systems Exhibition (Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting & Exposition), which is organized from October 10 to 12, at the Walter E. Washington Convenience Center.

Additionally, from Friday 7 to Thursday 13 October, in the cities of Washington and New York, the Deputy Minister of National Defense will hold a series of bilateral and multilateral contacts with high-ranking officials of the Pentagon and the State Department, with members of the American Congress, as well as with representatives of Foundations , Associations and significant Bodies of the Greek Community.

The program of the Deputy Minister of National Defense Mr. Hardalia, so far, is structured as follows:

Washington (October 7 – 11)

– He will inaugurate the Hellenic Pavilion and participate in the opening ceremony, as well as in the planned events within the framework of the “AUSA 2022” International Exhibition, representing the Hellenic Republic.

– He will meet with:

• The US Undersecretary of Defense for Political Affairs Dr. Colin H. Kahlat the Pentagon.

• The US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber ​​Policy Ms. Mieke THEyangat the Pentagon.

• The US Deputy Secretary of State for European Affairs and Ehumidity Mr. Derek J. Hoganin the State Department.

• The Chief of Staff of the US Armed Forces, General Mark A. Milleyat the Pentagon.

• The Greek-born Commander of the US Army Forces General Andrew Peter Poppas.

• The Ambassador of Greece to the USA Mr. Alexandra Papadopoulou.

• Him President of American Hellenic Institute (AHI) K. Nick Lariggakis.

• Members of the Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce.

• Members her American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).

• The Greek Diplomatic & Military Delegation.

– He will welcome the event to showcase innovative products of Greek Companies”Greek Innovation Day”, which is organized by the Hellenic Pavilion.

– Will visit:

• Her US Naval Academy (US Naval Academy)to create joint military training programs in collaboration with the Naval Cadet School.

• The Greek Embassy and the Greek Military Delegation.

New York (12 – 13 October)

– He will meet with:

• The Senator Mr. Leonidas Raptakis.

• The Greek Consul of New York Mr. Constantine Konstantinou.

• The President of the Greek Community Mr. Philip Christopher.

• Members of Cultural Clubs and Associations of the Greek Community.

– He will visit her US Military Academy (US Military Academy West Point)for the creation of joint military training programs in collaboration with the Evelpidon Military School.

– He will grant interviews to the Greek-American Radio Station “Cosmos FM Hellenic Public Radio” and in the newspaper “ETHNIKOS KIRYX”.