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Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statement to ERT TV and journalist Fanis Papathanassiou following his meeting with the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres (New York, 28.01.2026)

JOURNALIST: You met with the UN Secretary-General for a longer period compared to previous meetings. On which issues did you focus, and was the Cyprus issue at the center of attention? G. GERAPETRITIS: We had the opportunity to have a long discussion in a bilateral meeting with the Secretary-General of...

Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statement to ERT TV Channel and journalist Fanis Papathanasiou (New York, 28.01.2026)

JOURNALIST: Minister, what are the main points of your remarks today at the Security Council? G. GERAPETRITIS: First of all, I would like to express my sincere condolences for the loss of seven young people yesterday. It was an unspeakable tragedy. From the very first moment, Greece, the Greek state,...

Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ intervention at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question (New York, 28.01.2026)

Thank you, Mr. President, I would like to thank the Deputy Special Coordinator for his briefing and welcome the newly elected members of the Council. We are looking forward to working with all of you. Distinguished colleagues, As Greece continues its tenure on this Council, we do so with clarity...

Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ interview with the “National Herald” newspaper (24.01.2026)

JOURNALIST: How do you assess the role that Greece can assume as a founding member of the Peace Council proposed by President Trump, and how can it be ensured that this participation would truly enhance peace and stability in the region? G. GERAPETRITIS: I would like to start by acknowledging...

Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statements following the Trilateral Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Greece, Cyprus and Egypt (Cairo, 18.01.2026)

G. GERAPETRITIS: I'm very pleased to be in Cairo today for the trilateral meeting with my dear colleagues from Egypt and Cyprus. I would like to thank my dear friend, Badr Abdelatty, for his invitation and his warm hospitality. I would also like to wish our brotherly Nation of Cyprus...

Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statements following his meeting with the Minister of Asylum and Migration and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, David van Weel (14.01.2026)

I am pleased to welcome to Greece and Athens the Minister of Asylum and Migration and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Mr. David van Weel. Greece and the Netherlands, EU partners and NATO allies, share common principles and values, which underpin our bilateral relations. The challenges of our...

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...

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