George Tsounis: “My term as US Ambassador to Greece was the honor of my life”

His farewell message wrote to his personal account in X, their former Ambassador to Greece, George Chounis will succeed the new proposed US Ambassador Kimberly Gilfoyle on Monday (20.01.20205) after the inauguration of the new President Donald Trump. The former ambassador will leave Greece, as under the mandate of the elected president, all ambassadors placed by Joe Biden should abandon their positions. CORVERSE The former Ambassador said public “good-bye” in his place and Greece, in which he described his term as “the price of his life”. Until Gilfoyle is approved by Congress, George Chunnis’ duties will be temporarily undertaken by Maria Olson. “Congress must accept it and go through evaluation process. It’s a process that lasts months. Mrs. Olson, number 2, will be in between the head, she has a great 27-year experience,” Chortz Chounis said on a radio station. CORVERSE The suspension “My tenure as US Ambassador to Greece was the honor of my life. As a Greek American, returning to serve on the land where my parents were born made this journey even more meaningful. The hospitality, wisdom and spirit that shaped my childhood were greatly strengthened during my stay here. Every corner of Greece – from its historical past to its bright future – has offered leadership and friendship lessons that I will carry forever,” George Tsounis specifically said and added that “the accomplished Maria Olson will take the reins of the US embassy on January 20 and will continue to promote our common goals. Serving as U.S. Ambassador to Greece has been the honor of a lifetime. As a Greek-American, returning to serve in the land where my parents were born has made this Journey even more Meaningful. The philoxenia, wisdom, and enduring spirit that shaped my childhood Were… — George J. Tsunis (@USAmbassadorGR) Keep following the American embassy for updates on our vital bilateral relations. Thank you again!”.