(VOVworld) – Globalization has brought many economic benefits to the world but needs a “course correction” to address growing inequality, US President Barack Obama said Wednesday in a speech in Athens.  

US President Barack Obama at a press conference in Athens, Greece on November 15, 2016.  (Photo: AP/VNA)

In comments aimed at reassuring key allies about transatlantic ties, Obama said NATO is “absolutely vital” to US interests and a strong, unified Europe is good for America and the world.

Greece is one leg of Obama’s farewell tour as US President.