Greece is aiming to act as a “stabilizing factor” in times of global instability and uncertainty, said Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis in an interview to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA-MPA) hours before the country begins its third term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.
Greece secured its UN Security Council seat for 2025-2026 last June with 182 votes, joining Denmark, Panama, Somalia, and Pakistan on the 15-member council tasked with maintaining international peace and security.
The country previously served on the Security Council in 1952-1953 and 2005-2006.
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis
Minister Gerapetritis went on to outline Greece’s key priorities for its term, which include promoting the peaceful resolution of disputes and upholding international law; strengthening the position of women for peace and security; working to protect children in armed conflicts; addressing climate crisis, and ensuring maritime security, which has suffered serious ruptures due to military operations and terrorist threats.
He further emphasized Greece’s commitment to safeguarding the Greek diaspora and protecting Greek Orthodox communities globally. He went on to highlight the importance of the country’s Security Council role, noting that it strengthens Greece’s global influence and enhances its international standing. “We have already undertaken bilateral and multilateral collaborations with states that have a significant global footprint, further capitalizing on benefits for our homeland,” he said.
Greece’s term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council begins on January 1, 2025 through to December 31, 2026.
