The Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis
March 6, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ address at the commemorative event of the Region of South Aegean marking the 78th anniversary of the Integration of the Dodecanese into Greece (Rhodes, 06.03.2026)
Dear friends, Dear compatriots, It may sound like a cliché to say that I feel particularly honored to be here with you today, but I would like to confess that I truly felt a need to be among you today - not as a way of decompressing from the hardships we have been facing at […]
March 1, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ teleconference with the Heads of Greece’s Embassies and Consulates in Iran and the Middle East (01.03.2026)
The teleconference of the Minister of Foreign Affairs with the Heads of Greece’s Embassies and Consulates in Iran and the Middle East region has been concluded. The Minister of Foreign Affairs was briefed on the extremely difficult situation prevailing on the ground. The meeting focused on issues concerning the safety of Greek citizens, their accommodation, […]
March 1, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis to participate in the extraordinary meeting of the EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs (01.03.2026)
Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis, will participate today, Sunday, March 1, at 6:00 p.m., via teleconference, in an extraordinary meeting of the EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs, convened by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, in light of the latest developments in […]
February 26, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis to meet with the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio (Washington D.C., 26.02.2026)
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis will meet on Thursday, February 26, at 1:00 p.m., with the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.
February 26, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis’ address at the signing ceremony of the agreement between ONEX Shipyards and Technologies and Hanwha Power Systems (Washington D.C., 25.02.2026)
Your Excellency Deputy Secretary of State, Michael Rigas, Your Excellency Ambassador Guilfoyle, distinguished guests. We gathered today to celebrate a milestone in this new era of U.S.-Greek-Korean relations. The partnership between Greece and the US, long anchored by our ironclad defense cooperation, is evolving. Today, we are adding dynamic new chapters to that legacy. While defense […]
February 24, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statement at the High-Level Segment of the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council (Geneva, 24.02.2026)
Secretary-General, High Commissioner, Mr President, Excellencies, It is a distinct honor to address the High-Level Segment of the 61st Session. We stand at a historic milestone today. Twenty years have passed since we established this Council to replace the Commission on Human Rights with a stronger, more credible body. Looking back, we have reasons to […]
February 24, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis’ welcoming remarks at the High-Level Side Event “Preventing Violence against Children and Promoting Child-centred Justice” (Geneva, 24.02.2026)
Excellencies, Distinguished Representatives of OHCHR, UNICEF, and the Council of Europe, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a privilege to welcome you here today. We are gathered at the very heart of the global human rights architecture. This Council serves as the moral compass of our international community, constantly reminding us that our words must carry […]
February 24, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statement to ERT TV Channel and journalist Katerina Fryssa (Geneva, 24.02.2026)
Today marks 4 years since the Russian attack on Ukraine, which led to hundreds of thousands of deaths. It is important today to unite our voices against aggression, against any form of revisionism. To join our forces for peace in the region, so that we can finally have positive results in Ukraine. Today I was […]
February 23, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis to participate in the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (Geneva, 24.02.2026)
Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis, will attend and deliver a statement tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, at the High-Level Segment of the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. The Minister of Foreign Affairs will deliver welcoming remarks at the High-level side event "Preventing Violence against Children and Promoting Child-centred Justice". […]
February 23, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statement upon his arrival at the EU Foreign Affairs Council (Brussels, 23.02.2026)
Tomorrow marks four years since Russia's attack on Ukraine, in clear violation of International Law and the Charter of the United Nations. Today, the European Union and Greece will reaffirm their continued will to support Ukraine and targeted sanctions that will have a beneficial effect. We must state with absolute clarity that attacks on civilians […]