Greece’s Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis is departing for New York on Monday night to take part in a critical United Nations Security Council meeting on the Middle East, with a focus on Gaza and the second phase of the proposed Trump peace plan.

The meeting is expected to examine new developments, including a proposal to establish a Peace Council with a broader mandate and timeline than those outlined in UN Security Council Resolution 2803. The issue is shaping up to be a key test for international diplomacy amid heightened regional tensions.

Greece Stresses International Law and Multilateralism

Ahead of the talks, Athens has made clear that its position remains firmly anchored in international law and the principles of the UN Charter. Gerapetritis has emphasized that Greece’s foreign policy “red lines” are non-negotiable and consistent: full respect for international law, adherence to multilateral rules, peaceful resolution of disputes, respect for state sovereignty, defense of nations under attack, and rejection of any form of revisionism.

In statements ahead of his departure, the foreign minister noted that the global order is undergoing profound changes, with traditional alliances under strain and long-standing assumptions being challenged. Against this backdrop, he said Greece will continue to take initiatives that support peace, stability, and security.

Role at the UN Security Council

Reflecting on Greece’s first year as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, Gerapetritis pointed to initiatives focused on maritime security and the protection of civilians during armed conflicts. He underlined that these efforts have received broad support from UN member states, strengthening Greece’s diplomatic standing.

“We have increased our diplomatic influence, consolidated alliances, and are regarded as an honest broker,” he said, attributing this to Greece’s consistent and unified foreign policy stance.

Meetings and Looking Ahead

On the sidelines of Wednesday’s Security Council session, scheduled for January 28, Gerapetritis is expected to seek a one-on-one meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who is entering the final year of his second term, set to end on December 31, 2026.

During Guterres’ remaining tenure, Greece is also set to assume another presidency of the Security Council in October 2026, with planning already underway for the initiatives and thematic priorities Athens intends to promote.

In addition to his UN duties, the Greek foreign minister is expected to hold meetings with representatives of the Greek diaspora while in New York.