Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis took part in the International Conference on Syria, held in Paris on Friday, February 14. Following the summit, he addressed the escalating crisis in Damascus in the wake of the Assad regime’s collapse, emphasizing the urgency of international support and humanitarian aid.
Gerapetritis described this moment as crucial for Syria’s future, emphasizing the urgent need for clear humanitarian aid, institutional recovery, and efforts to help the country regain stability.
“It is essential that Syria receives substantial humanitarian assistance, that its institutions are restored, and that it stands back on its feet. We recognize the significance of this for Syrians, many of whom have been displaced around the world,” he stated.
He also noted that Greece was invited to the conference following his visits last week to seven different regions, including Damascus itself.
The foreign minister recently travelled to Qatar, Israel, Ramallah, and Jordan, while he also visited India and the United Arab Emirates.
On February 9, he was in Damascus, Syria, where he met with Syria’s transitional leader Ahmad Al-Sarra and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Asaad Αl Shaibani.
Gerapetritis assured that Greece will continue to be involved and monitor developments in Syria affirming that Athens “will remain actively engaged in all negotiations concerning Syria’s future.”
“For Greece, it is of utmost importance to ensure that the new regime in Syria fully respects international law—particularly the Law of the Sea—and that it is inclusive, ensuring the participation of all Christian communities in governance,” Gerapetritis stressed.
Concluding his remarks, he highlighted Greece’s growing international role, stating, “As a core member of the European Union and a member of the United Nations Security Council, Greece continues to expand its global footprint and contribute to international security architecture.”
