Athens, March 31, SPA -- A senior U.S. official on Thursdaycalled Greece a "strategic partner" that could helpWashington's plans to promote democracy in the Middle Eastand the Balkans. Deputy Secretary of State Robert B. Zoellick, who was inAthens on Thursday, met with Prime Minister CostasCaramanlis and Foreign Minister Petros Molyviatis. "Greece is a very good strategic partner," Zoellick saidafter the talks.--SPA1516 Local Time 1216 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/251126