Petros Kasfikis, US Correspondent

As Rep. Sarbanes (D-Md.) prepares to bid farewell to his congressional career, his words reflect a sense of accomplishment and optimism for the future strength of U.S.-Greece relations

Delegates at the 'Capital Link Invest in Greece' annual conference in New York laid out the growing investment opportunities and the improved business climate in Greece after the country regained investment grade last month for the first time since the 2010 debt crisis.

While a comprehensive settlement in the longstanding disputes is not expected, U.S. diplomats are eager to embrace any initiative that promises temporary stability in the turbulent Aegean waters