Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis called for de-escalation and a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East during joint statements with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Berlin on Tuesday. Speaking next to his German host and colleague during a press conference, Gerapetritis reiterated that Greece’s priorities remained ensuring the safety of Greek […]

Greek Foreign Minister stresses the need for a durable, multilateral approach to ensure free and safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid disruptions from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran

Greek Foreign Minister stresses adherence to international law, civilian protection, and diplomatic conflict resolution amid escalating Middle East tensions, while highlighting the importance of maritime freedom for global trade

Greece’s foreign minister joins EU counterparts to discuss developments in Iran, the Middle East, and the war in Ukraine, while also holding bilateral talks with India’s top diplomat

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

Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis participates in EU-Gulf Cooperation Council talks amid Middle East tensions, stressing diplomacy, regional security, and adherence to international law while reaffirming Greece’s non-involvement in the conflict

As tensions surrounding Iran intensify, Athens focuses on ensuring the protection of its citizens and shipping interests while pressing for diplomatic engagement to avert a full-blown regional crisis.

Gerapetritis stressed that dedicated telephone lines were already operating at Greece’s diplomatic missions to assist nationals, while urging Greeks in the region to remain in safe locations and follow embassy instructions.

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

Marco Rubio moves his meeting with Greece’s foreign minister to the White House in a highly symbolic shift, as tensions in the Middle East mount and Athens positions itself as a pivotal US partner ahead of a key Strategic Dialogue.

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 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 […]

Giorgos Gerapetritis travels to New York to attend a high-stakes UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East, with Gaza and the next phase of a proposed peace plan at the center of discussions.

In statements on Wednesday, Greek FM George Gerapetritis reiterated the need to maintain open channels of communication with neighboring Turkey

Yvette Cooper said mobilizing frozen Russian assets is key to supporting Ukraine and pressuring Moscow, as she held wide-ranging talks in Athens on security, migration, Gaza and bilateral UK-Greece ties

'Greece can act as an honest broker and a reliable interlocutor in the wider region. We plan to participate in the future of Gaza,' FM George Gerapetritis said during the Doha Forum 2025

At the Athens Policy Dialogues, diplomats and experts assessed shifting dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean, highlighting Greece’s 5×5 initiative, rising geopolitical uncertainty, and the need for new regional cooperation frameworks