The top priority of Greece’s foreign policy is the Cyprus issue, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said, after the completion of the Trilateral Meeting of Greece, Cyprus and Israel in Athens with the participation of the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Cyprus.

He noted that the Greek Government, in consensus with the Republic of Cyprus, exposed all diplomatic channels so that the Cyprus To become a major issue on the agenda of the Secretary -General.

On March 17 and 18, as he pointed out, we will be in Geneva for the expanded meeting called by the Secretary General of the United Nations.

“We will always support the efforts of the Republic of Cyprus for a fair and sustainable solution on the basis of a bi -zonal, bi -communal federation, as determined by the UN Security Council resolutions, “he said and added:“

The Greek Foreign Minister also stressed that “promotion of regional cooperation through interconnection makes our region more secure and resistant to an environment of more general instability”.

As he emphasized, we support “the activation of the permanent secretariat of the trilateral scheme of cooperation in Nicosia for our best coordination”.

We also “look forward to expanding the scheme by reactivating” 3+1 “and the participation of the United States”, and added that he himself raised the issue to US Secretary of State, Mark Rubio, during their recent meeting in Washington, from which he had a “Positive” meeting.

“We are promoting the strengthening of our cooperation and common actions in the field of trade, economy, protection of the marine environment, civil protection and cyber security,” he said, adding: “We pay particular importance to our energy cooperation and interconnection, which is recognized and recognized by us.”

“The promotion of regional cooperation through interconnection makes our region more secure and resistant to an environment of more general instability,” Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said, after the completion of the Trilateral Meeting of Greece, Cyprus and Israel in Athens, with the participation of the Foreign Minister of Greece.

He emphasized that the three countries look forward to expanding the figure by reactivating the “3+1” and the participation of the United States and stressed that the issue himself raised the US Secretary of State, Marko Rubio, during their recent meeting in Washington.

As he emphasized, we support “the activation of the permanent secretariat of the trilateral scheme of cooperation in Nicosia for our best coordination”.

“We are promoting the strengthening of our cooperation and common actions in the field of trade, economy, protection of the marine environment, civil protection and cyber security,” he said, adding: “We pay particular importance to our energy cooperation and interconnection, which is recognized and recognized by us.”

He noted that the presence of the two ministers in Athens seals the desire to “work together to consolidate both our cooperation, the stability and security of the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East”.

“Geography is the only steady in a geopolitical equation,” he said. “Greece-Cyprus-Israel form an imaginary triangle connecting Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East.”

“In a world full of challenges division cannot be a solution. Solution is only compositionH, he emphasized.

He pointed out that reboot is an important step to solve the problem of Cyprus, which is in fact a very strong blow to international legality, a field of division in critical times.

“The attitude of the Republic of Cyprus is creative, beneficial, it is trying to synthesize the UN and its resolutions the contradictions that exist.”

He stressed that “there is a willingness on the part of the Republic of Cyprus to come with this creative tone. The Greek government will be a helper. Cyprus should be united again. It is a requirement of the times and due to its history. “

Asked about the electrical interconnection with Cyprus and Israel, he stressed: “GSI will be done and completed. We care so that there is no involvement in this project“

“We realize that interconnection projects are very important both for the energy stability and security of our region and for Europe as a whole and the world. The program will continue on the basis of planning, which will be finalized. “

“Greece has reserved from one day of the first day of start”

As Mr Gerapetritis said, “October 7, 2023 shook not only our region but also the whole world” and noted that he has visited the area many times to get a good picture, communicating with all the parties involved.

“Greece has reserved from one day of the first day. We condemned Hamas’ attack and demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, “he noted. “We have emphasized the need for the priority of the seamless and continuous flow of humanitarian aid to all parts of Gaza.”

He described the recent developments as “encouraging” and noted that “the agreements made must be respected”.

“Especially as to the ceasefire in Gaza, the truce gives the motivation necessary to revitalize the political process for resolving the two states on the basis of the UN Security Council resolutions, with the recognition of Israel’s right to peace and security.”

“The situation in Syria is extremely problematic,” he said. “Greece condemned the atrocities committed against innocent civilians, mostly Christians and Alawites. Syrian stability and prosperity are in the interest of the region. That is why we greet the steps towards national reconciliation. “

“We are closely monitoring the political transition process to Syria, which, as I had the opportunity to convey to Damascus’ temporary president, is crucial to be included, to ensure the participation of all nationalities and all religious communities, with respect to international law, free from any external law.”

For these reasons, he added “jointly with the Republic of Cyprus, we have asked European institutions to remove Syria’s sanctions to be gradual, under conditions and in any case reversible”.

“One of the oldest members of the European Union, but also as an elected member of the UN Security Council, Greece is working with the aim of consolidating peace and security at regional and global level,” he said.

“Our compass remains international law, which in times of asymmetric is the only vehicle of sustainable peace and prosperity. Greece, universally reliable interlocutor on a bilateral and polymer level, aims to become the bridge between the North-South, the East and the West, “he said.

He pointed out that Greece supports all efforts “so that humanitarian aid can enter the Gaza area and reach those who are the victims and need to receive this help without other mediation”.

It particularly praised Cyprus for the Amalthea maritime corridor and efforts of other countries such as Jordan, but also Israel, which opened the passages to pass a larger number of humanitarian aid trucks.

“Greece had the initiative so that EU states would be obliged to treat injured children from Gaza and patients. In this context, we welcomed ten children with their families who are currently in Greek hospitals and receiving care. ” “It was made possible through the help of Israeli and Egyptian authorities. There should be peace that guarantees security. Peace and security is the minimum we can require from countries and the international community“, He concluded.