Ahead of Greece’s tenure on the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member for the biennium 2025/26, the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs prepares its framework of synergies with United Nations Security Council Permanent Member States with a purpose to increase its engagement, promote its overarching priorities and maximize its term’s impact.
On November 22, political consultations between Greece and the United States of America were held in Washington, D.C. ahead of Greece’s tenure in the United Nations Security Council for the 2025-2026 term. The Greek delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Alexandra Papadopoulou, with the participation of Director General for International Organizations, Ambassador Maria Theofili, as well as the Permanent Representative of Greece to the UN, Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris. The US delegation was headed by Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations, Michele Sison.
The discussions addressed technical issues but also key global challenges such as maritime security, the impact of climate change (particularly on coastal and marine environments), as well as growing risks associated with cyber security, digital resilience and United Nations peacekeeping missions.