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Supreme President Hollister and AHI President Larigakis present Prime Minister Tsipras with a painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. (Photo Credit: Roma Vista Photography)

AHEPA, AHI Host Dinner in Honor of 

Prime Minister Tsipras' Visit to the U.S.

WASHINGTON (October 17, 2017) -- The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA) and the American Hellenic Institute (AHI) hosted a dinner in honor of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' visit to the U.S., Oct. 16, 2017, at the Willard InterContinental, Washington, D.C. Prime Minister Tsipras is in the midst of a five-day visit to the United States, which included a working luncheon and joint press conference with President Donald J. Trump, today.

In remarks, Prime Minister Tsipras discussed the importance of U.S. investment in Greece, the opportunities to enhance U.S.-Greece defense cooperation, and the critical role the Greek American community can play in the U.S.-Greece relationship.

Prime Minister Tsipras described members of the community as the best ambassadors, and added, "You represent the values of freedom and democracy."

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