John Kerry: I thank the Greek Prime Minister for his leadership role in clean energy and climate

“As a former Secretary of State, I have brought with me in an authentic way, during my career, the lessons learned from the Greek Revolution,” said former Secretary of State and current Special Envoy of President Joe Biden on issues related to the climate change, John Kerry, participating online from Washington in the award ceremony of the International Philhellenic Award “Lord Byron” by the President of the Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou.

The John Kerry Award Ceremony prefaced the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, excluding his personality.

Speaking of today, the John Kerry made special reference to the important role of the Prime Minister in the EU for clean energy and climate. “I want to thank the Greek prime minister for his leadership role in the EU climate,” Kerry said. “Greece’s leadership position is crucial for us,” he added.

President Joe Biden’s special envoy for climate change’s address was “Greece’s growing leadership in this crucial issue”, adding that “it is really important to see Greece today among the largest producers of wind and solar energy”. Europe’s energy and to see the Prime Minister’s personal commitment to the de-lignification of Greek energy faster than all other EU countries “.

Europe’s most ambitious energy plan, an example for the rest of the world

“I welcome the ambitious goals that have been set. This is the most ambitious energy plan in Europe. I congratulate you on Greece’s decision to close the last coal-fired power plant in 2025, earlier than originally planned. This is an important step and an example for the rest of the world “, added the veteran diplomat and politician.

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