The Permanent Mission

As one of the founding Members of the United Nations, Greece has been an active participant in intergovernmental fora for the promotion and enhancement of the United Nations’ purposes and principles.

The role of our mission is to represent Greece’s national interests in the United Nations’ system in Geneva as well as in all the other International Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations and relevant stakeholders represented in Geneva, thus contributing to strengthening international cooperation and mutual understanding in multilateral negotiations.

Newsroom

September 15, 2026

UNCTAD Trade and Development Board 73rd session - Item 2: High-level segment :The impact of Hormuz Disruptions on Developing Countries: Energy, Food and Development - Statement by Greece

"Mr President,Excellencies,Distinguished delegates, We align with the statement delivered by the European Union and note the following: The disruption of the Strait of Hormuz has demonstrated once again that peace, international law and development are inseparable. A crisis concentrated around one narrow maritime passage has transmitted shocks across continents: through higher energy and transport costs, […]

September 11, 2026

63rd Human Rights Council Session: Biennual panel on the right to development - Statement by Greece

"Greece aligns with the EU Statement and thanks the Office of the High Commissioner for today’s panel discussion regarding the right to development. We emphasize once more that sustainable and inclusive development goes hand in glove with the full and effective realization of all human rights. Without having the development rooted in universality, indivisibility, interrelation […]

July 3, 2026

62nd Human Rights Council Session: Urgent Debate on the human rights situation in and around El Obeid, North Kordofan, in the context of the ongoing conflict in Sudan

Ambassador Ioannis Ghikas, Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva, made the following statement during the Urgent Debate on the human rights situation in and around El Obeid, North Kordofan, in the context of the ongoing conflict in Sudan: "Greece aligns with the EU statement. We are deeply […]

Contact details for Greek Missions

Permanent Mission in Geneva

4, Rue du Léman, 1201 Genève

Phone +4122 9098940

Working Hours (in Greek time):
10:00-14:00 15-19:00

Head of Mission:
Permanent Representative: Ioannis Ghikas, Minister Plenipotentiary First Class

grdel.gva@mfa.gr

Public Diplomacy Office in Geneva

Rue du Léman 4, 1201 Genève

Phone +41 22 909 8794

Head of Mission:
Head: Zoi Christidou, Second Counselor for Public Diplomacy

pdo.gva@mfa.gr