Marking the 79th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the following statement:
“On this day, on October 24, 1945, the Organisation of the United Nations was founded with the aim of maintaining international peace and security, enhancing cooperation among nations in resolving international crises and promoting the protection of human rights.
As one of the founding member states of the UN, Greece supports the Organisation’s work and emphasizes the international obligation of all states to strictly adhere to International Law and to fully respect the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter.At this critical geopolitical juncture, Greece has been elected for the third time as a member of the UN Security Council and its tenure will commence on January 1, 2025.
During its two-year term in the Security Council, Greece aspires to serve as a bridge between North and South, East and West, while maintaining open channels with countries across the world in order to promote international governance that resolutely addresses contemporary global challenges to the benefit of all people.”
A day of celebration
To celebrate the day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with the Region of Attica and in collaboration with the Greek chapter of the UN High Commission for the Refugees, organised a commemorative event which began with the hoisting of the Greek and UN flag atop the Acropolis, followed by a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier infront of the Greek Parliament.
Addressing the event, Deputy Foreign Minister George Kotsiras stressed that this year’s anniversary is of particular importance for Greece, as it ushers its term as an elected member of the UN Security Council for the biennium 2025/26.
“As a pillar of stability and an active member of the UN, committed to dialogue, democracy and diplomacy, Greece functions as a trusted interlocutor in today’s complex geopolitical environment,” the Minister highlighted.
