ATHENS – GNUSA
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will visit New York from October 25 to 30 to participate in meetings and events as part of Greece’s presidency of the United Nations Security Council for October 2026.
On Sunday, October 25, Gerapetritis is scheduled to attend the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York’s celebration commemorating the anniversary of OXI Day at the Stathakion in Astoria.
As part of Greece’s presidency of the UN Security Council, Foreign Minister Gerapetritis will chair a high-level open debate on Children and Armed Conflict on Monday, Oct. 26.
On Tuesday, October 27, Gerapetritis will also preside over a high-level open debate on Women, Peace and Security. He will additionally chair a parallel event co-organized by UNESCO and UN Women as part of the same thematic agenda.
On Wednesday, October 28, the Foreign Minister of Greece is scheduled to meet with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
The visit will conclude on Thursday, October 29, when Gerapetritis participates in a high-level open debate of the Security Council on emerging technologies and maritime security. The session will be chaired by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Greece holds the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for October 2026, placing key international issues including the protection of children in conflict zones, the role of women in peacebuilding, and maritime security high on the Council’s agenda.
