The Greek and American peoples share common values, said the Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras at the 83rd Thessaloniki International Fair.

According to him, strategic cooperation between the two countries will be the best foundation for a new perspective for Greece and the region, RIA Novosti reported.

Greece has left behind a recession and austerity and now it is time to uncover the potential of the Greek economy, he noted.

According to him, Greece should take an important experience and know-how from a large delegation of US businessmen.

The PM noted that Greece can play an extremely important role in a sensitive region, it plays a key role in the Balkans.