The Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis
June 3, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statements following his meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain, José Manuel Albares Bueno (Athens, 03.06.2025)
I welcome to Athens today the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain, my dear friend, José Manuel Albares Bueno. Honorable Minister, although we meet regularly at the EU Foreign Affairs Councils and the Meetings of NATO Foreign Ministers, it is truly a special pleasure and honor to welcome you today at the Greek Ministry of […]
May 22, 2025
Joint statement of the UN Security Council members signatories to the Joint Pledges related to Climate, Peace & Security on Protection of Civilians delivered by Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis (New York, 22.05.2025)
Today, the Security Council convenes for an Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians. Denmark, France, Guyana, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, and my own country Greece, stand before you today to reflect on the protection of civilians in the light of the pressing global climate crisis and armed […]
May 22, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis' intervention at the UN Security Council open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (New York, 22.05.2025)
First of all, I thank Mr. Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ms. Sima Bahous, UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director, Ms. Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, and Ms. Janti Soeripto, President and Chief Executive Officer of the NGO “Save the Children US” for […]
May 22, 2025
Joint stakeout delivered by Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis on behalf of 80 delegations at the UN on safeguarding the basics on protection of civilians in armed conflict (New York, 22.05.2025)
I am honored to deliver this statement on behalf of 80 delegations committed to upholding international humanitarian law and protecting civilians in armed conflict. This year, civilians in armed conflicts continue to live under unthinkable conditions of constant danger, insecurity and suffering. The United Nations recorded at least 36.000 civilian deaths in 14 armed conflicts […]
May 21, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ intervention at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria (New York, 21.05.2025)
At the outset, let me thank Special Envoy Pedersen, dear Geir, as well as OCHA Director Rajasingham for their briefings. Change is usually gradual and one does not come so often across a seismic shift; The fall of the former regime in Syria, in the beginning of December, was such a shift. Hope was rekindled […]
May 20, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ interview with CNN and journalist Richard Quest (19.05.2025)
JOURNALIST: Minister, you obviously welcome this deal, because of the sheer amount of tourism business between Greece and the UK. Anything that makes that easier – and also better for your exports – must be to your benefit. You must welcome this deal. G. GERAPETRITIS: We are absolutely excited for the deal between the United […]
May 19, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis’ visit to New York in the context of Greece’s Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (19-22.05.2025)
Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis, is visiting New York from 19 to 22 May 2025, in the context of Greece’s Presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of May. On Tuesday, May 20, Mr. Gerapetritis will participate in the high-level open debate of the UN Security Council on maritime security, chaired by […]
May 14, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis to participate in the informal Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs (Antalya, 14-15.05.2025)
Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis, will participate in the informal Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs, which will be held in Antalya on May 14 and 15. Today, Wednesday, May 14, Mr. Gerapetritis will attend an informal dinner of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs. On Thursday, May 15, the Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
May 9, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ message on Europe Day (09.05.2025)
The year 1950 marked a historic turning point for Europe, with the Schuman Declaration of May 9 paving the way for the creation of a united continent based on two fundamental principles: peace and solidarity. 80 years since the end of the Second World War and 75 years since the commencement of the European integration […]
May 8, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statement upon his arrival at the Informal Meeting of EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs (Warsaw, 08.05.2025)
We will participate today in the Informal Meeting of the EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs at an exceptionally critical juncture. At a critical juncture for the strategic autonomy of the European Union, which should develop its defense capabilities and strengthen its international footprint so that it can maintain a very strong position in the world […]