Gerapetritis stressed Greece's support for the EU's partners of the Gulf Cooperation Council and his reaffirmed Athens' solidarity with Cyprus

The Greek foreign minister, George Gerapetritis, and the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, held talks for 50 minutes, with the former subsequently announcing that the 6th round of the Greece–US Strategic Dialogue to take place in Athens this year

According to information available, discussions between Gerapetritis and Rubio will also cover Euro-Atlantic relations, broader international developments, energy cooperation, and Greece’s presence in Gaza.

The Greek minister stated his presentation was warmly received by a significant audience of member states of the United Nations General Assembly, UN officials, as well as representatives of the Council of Europe.

The Greek foreign minister’s Feb. 25-27 trip to Washington will focus on Eastern Mediterranean security, energy cooperation and regional stability, while also spotlighting a major shipbuilding partnership

While differences are not expected to disappear “as if by magic,” the Greek FM stressed that dialogue remains the most effective mechanism for managing tensions.

The two ministers are expected to review bilateral ties, with particular emphasis on economic cooperation, while also discussing the future of the European Union, including enlargement prospects.

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.