Press Briefings
March 31, 2026
Briefing of diplomatic correspondents by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lana Zochiou (Athens, 31.03.2026)
L. ZOCHIOU: Good morning, everyone. We will begin with a statement on developments in Iran and the Middle East. Developments in Iran and the Middle East threaten regional and global security. We call on all parties to immediately de-escalate, exercise the utmost possible restraint, protect civilians, and fully respect International Law, including the principles of […]
March 12, 2026
Briefing of diplomatic correspondents by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lana Zochiou (Athens, 12.03.2026)
L. ZOCHIOU: Good morning. Welcome to another briefing on issues concerning the Middle East. I will begin with a statement regarding the latest developments. We express our concern about further military escalation and the expansion of the conflict in the Middle East. We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint to prevent further spillover […]
March 3, 2026
Briefing of diplomatic correspondents by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lana Zochiou, on the latest developments in Iran and the Middle East (03.03.2026)
L. ZOCHIOU: Good morning and welcome to today’s special briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which is devoted exclusively to developments in Iran and the Middle East. I will begin with a statement regarding Greece’s position on the latest developments: Greece is closely monitoring developments in Iran and the Middle East. We express our […]
February 10, 2026
Briefing of diplomatic correspondents by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lana Zochiou (Athens, 10.02.2026)
L. ZOCHIOU: Good morning. We will begin with the High-Level Cooperation Council. Tomorrow, February 11, the 6th High-Level Cooperation Council between Greece and Türkiye will be held in Ankara. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by: * Mr. George Gerapetritis, Minister of Foreign Affairs * Mr. Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Minister of Economy & Finance * Mr. […]
January 14, 2026
Briefing of diplomatic correspondents by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lana Zochiou (Athens, 14.01.2026)
L. ZOCHIOU: Good morning and Happy New Year. I would like to start with a statement regarding the attack against two Greek-owned tankers in the Black Sea: We strongly condemn the attacks against civilian vessels of Greek interests. Such actions endanger the safety of crews and may also have serious environmental consequences. According to information received […]
December 3, 2025
Briefing of diplomatic correspondents by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lana Zochiou (2.12.2025)
L. ZOCHIOU: Good morning. We will proceed directly with certain remarks regarding the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ schedule in the coming period. Ahead of Mr. Gerapetritis’ participation in the Meeting of the NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs, tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3, in Brussels, I would like to note the following: The Meeting is taking place […]
November 19, 2025
Briefing of diplomatic correspondents by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lana Zochiou (18.11.2025)
L. ZOCHIOU: Good day to all. We will start with the most important developments of the last few days. I will first refer to yesterday's adoption of the U.S. draft resolution on Gaza by the United Nations Security Council. Greece, as an elected member of the Security Council, played an active role in the negotiations […]
November 6, 2025
Briefing of diplomatic correspondents by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lana Zochiou (05.11.2025)
L. ZOCHIOU: Good day. I will begin with the most recent developments, namely the meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Ambassador of the United States of America to Greece, Ms. Guilfoyle, following the presentation of her credentials to the President of the Hellenic Republic. During the courtesy meeting, both sides reaffirmed the […]
October 16, 2025
Briefing of diplomatic correspondents by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lana Zochiou (15.10.2025)
L. ZOCHIOU:Good day. Welcome. Let us begin with the latest developments. Yesterday, the visit of the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates to Athens took place, just one day after the historic Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The Minister of Foreign Affairs was there, accompanying the Prime Minister. It was a historic day […]