Tuesday marked the official start of Kimberly Guilfoyle's tenure as the inaugural U.S. Female ambassador to Greece, a role she assumes as a former California prosecutor, television personality, and a staunch supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump.
TL;DR
- Kimberly Guilfoyle began her role as the first U.S. Female ambassador to Greece.
- She submitted her diplomatic credentials to Greek President Constantine Tassoulas.
- Her appointment aligns with U.S. efforts to boost LNG shipments to Eastern Europe.
- Guilfoyle will confer with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and U.S. officials.
Guilfoyle, aged 56, who previously had a relationship with Donald Trump Jr., submitted her diplomatic credentials to Greek President Constantine Tassoulas following her sworn in on September 29 in Washington.
The ex-Fox News anchor's appearance coincides with the U.S. Effort to increase liquefied natural gas shipments to Eastern Europe via Greek port facilities.
Athens anticipates a visit from U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum this week, with discussions centering on increasing Western gas shipments to Ukraine, currently affected by war, via an updated multinational pipeline system.
Guilfoyle, along with the visiting officials, is slated to confer with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and participate in ministerial sessions arranged by The Atlantic Council, headquartered in Washington.
Since 2018, Greece and the United States have enhanced their military relationship, which includes greater U.S. Access to Greek military installations and more participation by American defense companies in Greece's multi-billion dollar military sector modernization program.
Over the weekend in Athens, Guilfoyle attended a formal welcome reception. She joined local business leaders and several Cabinet members, participating in an energetic Greek dance where she linked arms with other attendees and matched the rhythm as the music accelerated.
“I know we will do amazing things for these two exceptional countries,” she told attendees. “I will not disappoint the United States of America. I shall not disappoint Greece.”
Guilfoyle submitted her credentials at Tuesday's ceremony, following the introductions of the new ambassadors from Norway, Harriet Berg, and Canada, Sonya Thissen.