US approves military aid to Greece

The USA, which has signed workouts with Greece, had beforehand determined to set up a military base in varied factors of this nation.

Pentagon; Whereas taking motion to set up military bases in Kavala, Thessaloniki, Crete and Volos, military aid to Athens has now been given the inexperienced gentle.

MILITARY AID UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED

USA The Senate International Relations Committee unanimously accepted the invoice that foresees military gear and coaching aid to Greece.

USA The Senate International Relations Committee was introduced on June 9 by Committee Chairman Democrat Bob Menendez and Committee Member Republican Marco Rubio. “USA– Greek Protection and Inter-Parliamentary Partnership Legislation” voted on the invoice.

TO BE SUBMITTED TO BIDEN’S APPROVAL

The aforementioned invoice was despatched to the Senate Common Meeting to be voted on after receiving the approval of all senators within the committee.

If the Senate can be accepted, the invoice shall be handed first by the Common Meeting of the Home of Representatives after which by the Common Meeting. USA It is going to be submitted to President Joe Biden for approval.

CONTENT OF THE Draft

The invoice consists of help for the Greek military’s modernization and transition away from Russian-made gear.

On the identical time, it’s foreseen to present worldwide military coaching assist value 2 million {dollars} yearly to Greece within the 2022-2026 fiscal years.

DIRECT LOAN, DELIVERY OF F-35S…

USAThe invoice, which additionally permits Greece to give direct credit score for the acquisition of weapons, additionally authorizes the supply of F-35 plane ordered by Greece.

On the identical time, within the draft; Cyprus, Israel, Greece and USA There’s additionally the query of creating an inter-parliamentary group between them.