The Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis, participated in a UN Security Council session focused on the Middle East, including the Palestinian issue. The minister reaffirmed Greece’s longstanding position in support of international law and its commitment to the United Nations as the guardian of international security. He stressed that the Security Council remains a […]

Greek Foreign Minister emphasizes principled diplomacy and respect for international law at the Vima Conference, highlighting Greece’s role in Eastern Mediterranean stability and structured dialogue with neighboring countries, including Turkey and Libya

Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis highlighted Greece’s upgraded role as an emerging energy hub in Southeastern Europe during his address at the annual meeting of the Institute of International Relations, held at a particularly critical moment for European and Euro-Atlantic security at the Athens Security Forum. In his speech, Gerapetritis discussed Greek-Turkish relations and the Cyprus […]

Speaking from Parliament's podium, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis charged that "...hostility and intolerance on other levels can be negative, but in foreign policy it’s definitely destructive for the country"

He emphasized that Athens has already demonstrated—through maritime spatial planning, the establishment of marine parks, and the licensing of blocks south of Crete—that it defends its sovereign rights in practice, not merely in words.

FM Gerapetritis rejected Fidan’s claims, stressing that Greece neither suffers from complexes nor defines itself in reference to Turkey, and will not accept instructions from anyone.

Senator Rubio expressed a strong interest in visiting Greece, reflecting the continued momentum in diplomatic engagement between Athens and Washington

Gerapetritis underlined the unqualified support of Greece for the Patriarchate’s efforts to preserve the presence of Christianity in Syria

Gerapetritis placed particular emphasis on the recent terrorist attack at the Church of the Prophet Elijah in Damascus, where more than twenty worshippers lost their lives.

“Behind these numbers are human lives and the rights of generations to come,” he said.

Greece’s FM Gerapetritis calls Gaza war a “nightmare,” urges cease-fire; warns EU faces “political identity crisis” and reaffirms Greek support for Ukraine.

The primary focus of the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting is the preparation for the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague, scheduled for June 24–25, 2025.

"Europe is navigating through unprecedented crises — wars, humanitarian disasters, climate emergencies," he stated.

State Dept. spox after Rubio - Gerapetritis meeting: Greece is a valued NATO Ally and critical to regional stability

This meeting provides an opportunity for Athens to establish initial contact with the new leadership at the State Department and explore further areas of deepening cooperation.

Greek FM Gerapetritis will be in the U.S. to speak before the United Nations Security Council in New York on Monday and Tuesday, focusing on the war in Ukraine and developments in Syria.

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is in Paris participating in the International Conference on Syria, following an invitation from France. Diplomatic sources stress the participation of the country’s Foreign Affairs Minister reaffirms Greece’s strong diplomatic footprint and its role as a reliable interlocutor with all parties. Gerapetritis’s participation comes on the heels of his Middle […]

Regarding the Cyprus issue and the upcoming Five-Party Conference, Greek Foreign Ministry sources emphasize that Greece rules out any discussion on a two-state solution or sovereign equality.

Two days ago, on February 9, he was in Damascus, Syria, where he met with Syria’s transitional leader Ahmad Al-Sarra and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Asaad Αl Shaibani.

Following his meeting in Damascus, Gerapetritis highlighted Greece’s role as a reliable interlocutor with the Arab world, emphasizing the country's commitment to ensuring peace and prosperity in the region