The Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis
September 2, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statement upon his arrival at the Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers “Gymnich” (Wicklow, 02.09.2026)
At today’s Informal Meeting of European Union Foreign Affairs Ministers in Ireland, we will discuss pressing issues concerning the global security architecture, the Middle East, and instances where revisionism has become particularly acute. Greece has consistently stood by those defending themselves, by International Law, and in support of freedom of navigation and human dignity. Furthermore, […]
September 1, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ interview with “15 Minutes with George Papachristos” vidcast by “TA NEA” newspaper (01.09.2026)
JOURNALIST: Hello. “15 Minutes” has the pleasure of hosting today the Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis, a man who is currently in the news. There is all that is happening around us. The geopolitical game is in full swing, so the meeting with the Minister is particularly interesting, as we shall see. Welcome. G. […]
September 1, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis to participate in the Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers “Gymnich” (Wicklow, 01-02.09.2026)
Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis, will travel today, Tuesday, 1 September, to Wicklow, Ireland, where he will participate in the Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers of member states of the European Union, “Gymnich”. The main topics of discussion will be developments in the wider Middle East, the war in Ukraine, and ways to […]
August 27, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis’ meeting with the candidate UN Secretary-General, María Fernanda Espinosa (Athens, 27.08.2026)
Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis, held a meeting today, Thursday 27 August, with the candidate UN Secretary-General, María Fernanda Espinosa. The discussions focused on the United Nations reform efforts, in the context of Greece’s term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the period 2025-2026, and in view of the upcoming […]
August 23, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ interview with “TO VIMA TIS KYRIAKIS” newspaper and journalist Periklis Dimitrolopoulos (23.08.2026)
JOURNALIST: Minister, are we witnessing the end of “calm waters”? G. GERAPETRITIS: Calm waters are not an end in themselves, but a means of serving our national objectives. This policy followed a period of prolonged and escalating tension with Türkiye, which posed a tangible threat to peace in our region and could even have led […]
August 15, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ message on the Celebration of the Dormition of the Theotokos (Tinos, 15.08.2026)
From the Lady of the Aegean, from the Virgin Mary of Tinos, today we send a message of faith, hope and optimism to all of Hellenism. On this great day of Orthodoxy, but also the great day of the Greek Nation, Greece – always committed to upholding the great values of democracy, freedom and human […]
August 14, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis to travel to Tinos for the Celebration of the Dormition of the Theotokos (15.08.2026)
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis, will travel tomorrow, Saturday, August 15, to Tinos, where he will represent the Greek Government at the celebration of the Dormition of the Theotokos.
August 13, 2026
Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Panagiotis Giannakoulias assuming duties as Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (13.08.2026)
By decision of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis, as of today, Thursday, August 13, Panagiotis Giannakoulias, First Counsellor of Embassy, assumes the duties of Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Minister of Foreign Affairs warmly thanked the outgoing Spokesperson, Lana Zochiou, for her contribution to the Ministry’s Press and Media Service […]
July 21, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statement upon the conclusion of his visit to Japan, Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (Seoul, 21.07.2026)
We had the opportunity to visit the Republic of Korea and hold extensive consultations with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and his delegation on further developing our bilateral relations and on pursuing a common approach in addressing international and regional challenges. Greece and the Republic of Korea are bound by historical ties dating back to […]
July 18, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statement upon the conclusion of his visit to Vietnam (Hanoi, 18.07.2026)
Today, we conclude our extensive political consultations in Vietnam, where I had the honour of being received by the Prime Minister of the country and held extensive discussions with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and other officials. Vietnam is a country experiencing dynamic growth across all sectors, with a significant geopolitical footprint and a leading […]