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Gerapetritis

lines on the record: 5
first: 2023-09-20
most recent: 2023-09-20
sittings or episodes: 1
sources: un-security-council

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“Today Ukrainians are fighting for the right to live in a democratic society, and Greece and the European Union stand with them.”
2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In the light of these developments, the European Union has decided to increase the capacity of alternative routes for exporting Ukrainian grain. In that context, along with the Baltic and Adriatic corridors, Greece is offering Ukraine an alternative transportation route to the Aegean Sea by making use of ports in northern Greece in cooperation with our partners, Bulgaria and Romania. Greece is a candidate for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council for the 2025–2026 term. If we are elected, our term will be guided by three core values that are universally expressed in the Greek language — that is, diplomacy, dialogue and democracy. Diplomacy and dialogue remain the only path to the peaceful resolution of disputes, but lasting stability and security cannot be sustained without democracy.”
2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption1 (2023) · source
“An ongoing and far-reaching consequence of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is the acute food insecurity felt by many vulnerable countries around the world. While the Secretary-General has been engaged in trying to revive the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Russia’s regrettable withdrawal from that United Nations-brokered initiative has nonetheless brought exports to a halt. Moreover, Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s ports have aggravated the security situation in the Black Sea, making the export of Ukrainian grain by that route impossible. More than half of that grain was transported by Greek shipping companies, and many of those vessels carried grain directly to the countries that need it most. As a leading maritime nation, Greece attaches great importance to freedom of navigation and maritime security.”
2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption1 (2023) · source
“To that end, it is crucial to ensure that all nations respect the international treaties that have defined borders between States, as well as important agreements such as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. We have therefore taken a principled and clear position on Russia’s aggression from the beginning. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is considered a grave breach of the Charter and remains a serious threat both to European security and global peace and stability. Along with the rest of the European Union member States, Greece will continue to provide support to Ukraine. With regard to the issue of accountability, we firmly believe that the alleged crimes committed in and against Ukraine should be thoroughly investigated.”
2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The post-war security system established by the Charter of the United Nations relies on one fundamental premise, which is the prohibition of the use or threat of force. The Security Council is the body that has been entrusted with the ultimate responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. Unfortunately, however, today the entire United Nations system is being gravely challenged by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The foreign policy of Greece, as a founding member of the United Nations, has always been defined by its commitment to international law. Together with our European Union partners, we are calling on all nations to do their utmost to ensure that the peaceful settlement of disputes in full respect for international law by all prevails.”
2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption1 (2023) · source