Greece wishes to align itself with the statement delivered previously on behalf of the European Union (see A/77/PV.48) and wishes to make the following remarks in its national capacity.
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), adopted 40 years ago, on 10 December 1982, was the …
At the outset, I wish to thank the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for his informative briefing.
Greece condemned in the strongest terms the act of unlawful interference by the Belarusian authorities that took place on 23 May 2021 and resulted in the…
The Minister for Foreign Affairs for Greece, Nikos Dendias, travelled to Kyiv on Wednesday under well-known extraordinary circumstances in the only visit that has taken place in the city during this troublesome period. Kyiv, as the
rest of the country, is suffering daily vicious attacks, resulting …
I stand here today on this solemn occasion, representing the Group of Western European and other States. We have all come together to join our voices in paying tribute to the memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history.
Let me begin by extending our most…
Greece aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the European Union (EU) in its capacity as observer, and we wish to make the following remarks in our national capacity.
Despite a sharp 54 per cent decline in deaths over the last decade, Greece still struggles with road sa…
We are thankful to the United States presidency for having organized this meeting. Allow me also to thank the Secretary-General, Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet for their insightful remarks and their immense efforts. I …
I wish everyone a happy International Women’s Day.
This year, International Women’s Day is not a time for celebration. The present situation in Ukraine presents the gravest challenge to the rule of international law in the twenty-first century. We must take this opportunity to reaffirm our full sup…
Greece aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the European Union (EU), in its capacity as observer, and wishes to add the following.
The tensions in Eastern Europe have lasted for too long, with serious repercussions first and foremost for Ukraine, but also for the enti…
I would first like to commend Norway for organizing this timely event, as well as our briefers for their thorough interventions.
Greece fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and would like to make some additional remarks.
Women’s representation and leadership in pe…
I feel extremely honoured that my country, Greece, is introducing draft resolution A/76/L.17, entitled “Return or restitution of cultural property to the countries of origin”. We hope that today the General Assembly will adopt this important draft resolution by consensus, as was the case in previous…
Dating back to the eighth century B.C.E., the ancient Olympic Games were a force for peace, stability and solidarity among Greek city-States. The ideal of the Olympic Truce was also of great importance for the revival of the Olympic Games in the modern era, in Athens, in 1896, as an invaluable tool …
Greece would like to express its gratitude to Judge Joan Donoghue, the President of the International Court of Justice, for her detailed presentation of the Court’s annual report to the General Assembly (A/76/4), as well as for the high level of activity once again sustained over the past year.
Gre…
It is a great honour and privilege to introduce the pre-recorded statement by His Excellency Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, on the occasion of the general debate of the seventy-fifth session of the General Assembly.
It is a great honour and privilege to introduce the pre-recorded statement to commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations by His Excellency Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece.
Dating back to the eighth century B.C., the ancient Olympic Games were a force for peace and solidarity among ancient Greek city- States that could declare a truce for a period of seven days before the beginning and after the end of the
Games. The ultimate goal was the peaceful conduct of the Games…
At the outset I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on convening this highly relevant and timely debate, as well as the Franco-German joint presidencies for bringing to the fore the women and peace and security agenda.
Greece welcomes the adoption of resolution 2467 (2019) today and alig…
At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this highly relevant and timely debate. My delegation aligns itself with the statement to be made by the observer of the European Union and would like to contribute the following remarks.
Nearly 20 years after the adoption of re…
As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the International Labour Organization (ILO), created just after the First World War, we can still relate to the principles that were established at the time. The ILO’s areas of action are still relevant today, affecting the lives of billions worldwide. The es…
At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s highly relevant and timely debate.
My delegation aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union and would like to add the following remarks.
The latest scientific data suggest tha…
It is my honour to speak today on behalf of the sponsors of the draft resolution entitled “Return or restitution of cultural property to the countries of origin”, contained in document A/73/L.54.
At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary- General and the Director-General of UNESCO for the …
