The Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis
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 […]
February 22, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis to participate in the EU Foreign Affairs Council (Brussels, 23.02.2026)
Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis, is traveling today to Brussels to participate in the EU Foreign Affairs Council scheduled for tomorrow, February 23. Key topics on the agenda include the war in Ukraine, the situation in Gaza, and developments related to Iran.
February 13, 2026
Presentation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ new Global Media Center digital platform (Athens, 13.02.2026)
The official presentation of the digital project “Global Media Center” (GMC) was held today at the “Giannos Kranidiotis” Amphitheatre. The GMC platform constitutes one of the four sub-projects of the action “Digital Transformation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” co-financed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the Public Investment Program, with the Information Society […]
February 13, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ address at the presentation of the “Global Media Center” project (Athens, 13.02.2026)
Mr. Deputy Minister, Dear Secretaries General, Excellencies, dear friends, Today marks a very important moment for our Ministry. We are presenting a major new project: the “Global Media Center” platform. This constitutes another decisive step in the digital upgrading of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and, more broadly, of the Hellenic Republic. I would particularly […]
February 12, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ address at the New Year’s cake cutting ceremony of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (12.02.2026)
I wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year. May we have joy and success, both in our homes and in our work here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I would like to say how proud I am that, once again, we are gathered to cut our New Year’s cake, which in […]