Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis heads to New York Tuesday for a high-stakes week at the United Nations, where he will address the Security Council on the Middle East crisis and hold critical talks with Secretary-General António Guterres.
The visit, running through Jan. 31, underscores Athens' expanded diplomatic footprint as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the 2025–2026 term.
Mr. Gerapetritis’ agenda centers on Wednesday, when he will speak at an open debate on regional stability in the Middle East. Earlier that day, he is scheduled to meet with Ms. Vanessa Frazier, the U.N. special representative for children in armed conflict, before sitting down with Mr. Guterres at 3:30 p.m. to discuss Greece’s strategic priorities.
Beyond the U.N., the foreign minister will deliver a keynote address at the Council on Foreign Relations, outlining Greece’s role in transatlantic security. On Thursday, he will pivot to economic diplomacy, participating in a roundtable on maritime trade security—a vital issue for Greece, which commands one of the world’s largest merchant fleets.
Mr. Gerapetritis is also scheduled to meet with representatives of the Greek diaspora during his stay.