Two distinct geographic axes of Greek diplomacy defined the meeting schedule of Georgios Gerapetritis in New York. The Foreign Minister held successive meetings with his counterparts from Brazil and Eritrea, with discussions ranging from the strengthening of bilateral relations to international developments and security issues. The meetings took place on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, where the Greek Foreign Minister has a packed agenda of bilateral and multilateral engagements. The official schedule of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for September 25 confirms the separate bilateral meetings with his Brazilian and Eritrean counterparts.
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Georgios Gerapetritis: The meeting with Mauro Vieira
During Georgios Gerapetritis’ meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, the spotlight was on bilateral cooperation between Greece and Brazil, as well as relations between the European Union and Brazil. The two ministers also explored opportunities to further strengthen interregional cooperation, while their agenda included current international developments and global security issues.
The meeting with the Eritrean Foreign Minister
Georgios Gerapetritis also held a meeting with Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh. The two sides discussed bilateral relations and prospects for further strengthening cooperation between Greece and Eritrea. Regional developments formed a distinct part of the conversation, with both ministers exchanging views with particular emphasis on the situation in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.
