For Greek foreign policy, EU enlargement through the European integration of the Western Balkans is a matter of utmost sensitivity, aimed at accelerating the process initiated 22 years ago under Greek initiative

Gerapetritis welcomed the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine, stressing that Greece and the European Union have consistently supported any initiative aimed at halting hostilities.

Gerapetritis highlighted the significance of the 3+1 energy ministerial format — involving Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and the United States.

Newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle arrived in Athens to a warm reception. Her first official duties include meetings with Greek leaders and participation in a major transatlantic energy forum

Greece and Iraq agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, energy, and culture during Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis’s visit to Baghdad, highlighting historic ties and shared goals for stability and development.

Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis says Athens has informed Israel of Greek citizens’ participation in the mission, while downplaying a recent drone attack on the ships

Speaking at the UN, Greece’s foreign minister condemned the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, called for unrestricted aid access, and reiterated Athens’ support for a two-state solution as the only path to lasting peace

Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis reaffirmed Greece’s support for a two-state solution, stressing that recognition of a Palestinian state should come at the end of political negotiations under UN auspices

Greek and Libyan foreign ministers are set to meet in Athens on Tuesday to discuss restarting negotiations on maritime zones, amid tensions over a 2019 Turkey-Libya deal rejected by Greece.

Athens underlines that the deal violates the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea by disregarding the sovereign rights of Greek islands, particularly Crete and the Dodecanese.

Greek FM: "There is a protection plan in place, the project is of European interest, and any obstruction will have consequences at the EU level.”

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.

Greek FM Giorgos Gerapetritis says Athens is engaging both Libyan authorities while insisting on maritime border talks under international law; Greece will not tolerate violations of its sovereign rights and notes Libya’s licensing aligned with the Greek median line

"In a world plagued by civil strife, wars, and intolerance, the message of a unified Cyprus is more urgent than ever," Gerapetritis said.

“Greece can and should be Libya’s voice in Europe and the world,” Greece's Foreign Minister emphasized.

Later in the day, Gerapetritis also met with Belkacem Haftar, who is tasked with Libya’s reconstruction efforts.

The minister stressed that Greece is in close contact with its allies to address immediate concerns, particularly the safety of Greek nationals in Israel, Iran, and the broader region.

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

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