Greece at the United Nations

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“Youth is not just the future, it is the present”

On this International Youth Day, we highlight our Youth Delegate Alexia Papageorgiou and Greece’s participation to the UN Youth Delegate Program!

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At the UNSC meeting requested by E5 - @Denmark_UN, @franceonu, @GRUN_NY, @LatviaUN_NY and the @UKUN_NewYork to discuss the situation in the West Bank, Greece:

▶️ Stressed that the situation in the West Bank and East Jerusalem remains concerning amid the continuous settlement expansion and settler violence.

▶️ Highlighted the paramount importance of preserving and respecting the historic and legal Status Quo of the Holy Sites in Jerusalem.

▶️ Underlined the need to address the severe humanitarian and economic challenges facing the Palestinian population, including through the immediate release of withheld Palestinian tax revenues.

▶️ Reiterated its support for a credible political horizon, based on the two-state solution, allowing Palestinians and Israelis to live side by side in peace and security

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Deeply saddened by the loss of life caused by the devastating earthquake that struck #Colombia.

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Highlights of the week #GreeceUNSC
Week 83 (26 July - 1 August 2026)

Watch every week a brief wrap-up of Greece’s highlights as an elected member of the Security Council (2025-2026) term.

📺 Find all videos on our #YouTube channel @GRUN_NY

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A UNSC Arria-formula meeting on safeguarding education in Sudan was organized today by @SomaliaatUN and co-sponsored by @LibMissionUN and the @RDCongoONU , where Greece stressed that protecting education is an investment in peace, recovery and stability in #Sudan.

As attacks against schools continue and education remains severely disrupted, schools must never become military targets. Every child deserves to learn in safety and dignity.

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At today’s #UNSC meeting on the situation in South Sudan, Greece:

▶️ called on all parties to engage in genuine dialogue and help create a conducive political environment for credible, peaceful and inclusive general #elections, while fully implementing the Revitalized Peace Agreement.

▶️ underscored that #children must never pay the price of conflict and condemned the continued grave violations against children, calling on all parties to end such violations and comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law

▶️ highlighted the dire #humanitarian situation while calling for safe, rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access to those most in need

▶️ reiterated its full support to #UNMISS and called for lifting all continued restrictions which undermine the Mission’s ability to fully implement its mandate.

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🇩🇰🇨🇴🇫🇷🇬🇷🇱🇻🇱🇷🇵🇦🇬🇧 called for cessation of hostilities, full implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement, an end to sexual violence and attacks on civil society, and full support for #UNMISS.

Women’s participation is essential to sustainable peace. #WPS

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At today’s #UNSC briefing on threats to int'l peace & security from terrorism, 🇬🇷:
↪️ stressed that the Da’esh terrorist threat remains persistent & demands sustained int’l vigilance
↪️ expressed deep concern for the continued regionalization of terrorism, particularly across Africa, but also in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan & Central Asia
↪️ expressed alarm by the increasingly sophisticated misuse of new & emerging technologies
↪️ reaffirmed the importance of maritime security & the centrality of the humanitarian dimension in int'l counter-terrorism efforts

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Read the statement here: https://t.co/ptCm0dKfQi
Watch the statement here: https://t.co/83njtnS8nE

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Press elements following the Security Council’s closed consultations on the humanitarian situation in Sudan

“The Security Council members convened today, 5 August 2026, to discuss the humanitarian situation in Sudan.

The members of the Security Council expressed concern at the humanitarian situation in the country. They called for the protection of civilians and urged all parties to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law.

They underlined the importance of continued and sustained humanitarian support and the facilitation of humanitarian access to all populations in need, in line with the humanitarian principles of independence, impartiality, neutrality and humanity.

The members of the Security Council reaffirmed their commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Sudan”.

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Highlights of the week #GreeceUNSC
Week 82 (19 - 25 July 2026)

Watch every week a brief wrap-up of Greece’s highlights as an elected member of the Security Council (2025-2026) term.

📺 Find all videos on our #YouTube channel @GRUN_NY

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✅ #UNSC unanimously renewed the sanctions regime of the 2745 Committee, related to the Central African Republic, for another year.

ℹ️The Committee’s Panel of Experts mandate has also been renewed through August 2027.

🤝The Security Council has acknowledged in the text the progress made in #CAR with regard to the peace process, the elections, and the extension of State authority.

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We express our deepest condolences to the people and Government of #Japan following the devastating earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture and the Kyushu region.

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Mount Olympus, D-Day beaches among 25 sites inscribed on @UNESCO #WorldHeritage List.

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At today’s #UNSC Open Debate on the Palestinian Question, 🇬🇷:
↪️ expressed Greece’s solidarity with its regional partners & strongly condemned illegal & unprovoked attacks by Iran
↪️ welcomed the Framework Agreement & the direct Israeli-Lebanese track – a genuine opportunity towards sustainable #peace
↪️ underlined that the need for a credible political horizon, based on the two-state solution, in Gaza remains as pressing as ever, particularly in light of the situation in Gaza
↪️ stressed that settlement expansion, forced displacement, demolitions & settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank violate int’l law
↪️ called for the deeper Syria-UN engagement during the political transition – one that must be inclusive & be accompanied by #accountability, #justice & genuine national #reconciliation

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Read the statement here: https://t.co/ptCm0dKfQi
Watch the statement here: https://t.co/83njtnS8nE

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At this morning’s Security Council meeting on #Ukraine, Greece:

➡ strongly condemned the Russian attacks against #civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, causing civilian casualties and extensive damage

➡ also condemned the attack against the Honorary Consulate of #Latvia in Slovyansk and expressed its full solidarity to @UKRinUN and @LatviaUN_NY

➡ reiterated its call for an immediate, full and unconditional #ceasefire, creating the conditions for a resumption of direct peace talks toward a negotiated settlement based on international law and the principles of the UN Charter.

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#Greece expresses deep concern over the repeated incursions of drones into Romania's airspace. Any violation of the airspace and territorial integrity of a sovereign state constitutes a clear breach of International Law and is unacceptable.

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At the Open Debate on Strengthening the Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes – follow-up to #UNSCR_2788, Greece:

⏺️ stressed that promoting international peace and security through the peaceful settlement of disputes lies at the heart of the 🇺🇳 #Charter and should remain a priority for all Member States

⏺️ emphasized that respect for international #law is fundamental to safeguarding and strengthening peace and security

⏺️ highlighted the importance of the #implementation of Security Council resolutions by Member States and international organizations.

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Greece strongly condemns tdy’s Russian attack on the Latvian Honorary Consulate in Sloviansk which resulted in the tragic loss of human lives leaving many more injured.Our thoughts go to their families.

We 🇬🇷 stand in full solidarity w/ Latvia 🇱🇻 & Ukraine 🇺🇦
#StandwithUkraine

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A milestone in the race for the next UN Secretary-General

The 🇺🇳UN Town Hall brought together UN Members, civil society representatives and UN staff to hear directly from the six candidates.