Greek term began at the UN Security Council – The moment the blue and white

With essential reason, role and responsibility in global developments Greece is now a non-permanent member in its . “Our country will meet its responsibilities consistently and integrity”, stressed the Permanent Representative of Greece to the UN, Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris. In his speech during the UN Security Council ceremony, which marks the beginning of the mandate, Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris expressed his gratitude to the member states who voted for Greece and the feeling of responsibility for our country’s participation in a critical international situation. CORVERSE Mr Shekeris congratulated Denmark, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia on their election and recognised “the excellent service of outgoing members” Ecuador, Japan, Switzerland, Malta and Mozambique in the last two years. The Greek Permanent Representative confirmed “the commitment of Greece to the principles of the UN Charter”, stressing that “our country’s foreign policy is based on values, such as international law and commitment to peace”. Sekeris reiterated the statement by Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis that “Greece looks forward to acting as a stabilising factor, acting as a bridge between North and South, East and West, while helping restore the true meaning of the principle of peaceful dispute resolution” and stressed that our country “during its term in the Security Council will meet its responsibilities with consistency and integrity.” In closing he said a few words in Greek, stressing the importance of this moment for Greece on the international stage.