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Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statements following the meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani (Athens, 05.01.2026)

It is with great pleasure and honor that I welcome today in Athens the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani — a distinguished and highly influential political figure, not only in the Gulf region but also on the international stage. As I...

Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis' message for the New Year (31.12.2025)

I wish that 2026 will see peace return to the whole world. May it be the year in which tolerance and respect for diversity reign. To all Greeks around the world, I wish progress and prosperity. Let all of us who hold some power make room for the dreams of...

Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statements following the meeting with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, Yvette Cooper (Athens, 18.12.2025)

I welcome to Athens today the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, Yvette Cooper. This visit takes place eight years after the last visit of a British Foreign Secretary to Athens. For this reason, Madam Secretary of State, your presence in Greece is...

Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statements following the meeting with the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Elisa Spiropali (Athens,16.12.2025)

It is with great honor and pleasure that I welcome to Athens the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Elisa Spiropali. Dear Elisa, we know each other and have worked together in the past in our previous capacities. I am particularly pleased that one of your first visits...

Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ address at the 9th Ministerial Meeting of the Ancient Civilizations Forum (Athens, 12.12.2025)

Distinguished Ministers, esteemed colleagues and friends, It is a great pleasure and a profound honor to welcome you today to the Acropolis Museum, a place where the spirit of classical civilization continues to breathe and inspire. Just before the family photo was taken, during the guided tour of this stunning...

Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statements following his meeting with the Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs of Algeria, Ahmed Attaf (Athens, 10.12.2025)

It is with great pleasure and honor that I welcome today to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs of Algeria, Ahmed Attaf. Greece and Algeria are bound by historic ties of friendship, founded both on our shared...

Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ discussion with journalist Matthew Boyle, at the «Doha Forum» (Doha, 06.12.2025)

JOURNALIST: I welcome Mr. George Gerapetritis. I really want to thank you for joining us here. Really exciting stuff going on here. This venue is just really incredible. So thank you to the Doha forum folks and the Qataris for hosting this incredible event. What I really want to start...

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