AHI Applauds Greece Assuming Presidency of United Nations Security Council, Highlights Defense Cooperation With U.S.
No. 36
WASHINGTON — On May 1, 2025, Greece assumed of the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month, which it is serving on as a non-permanent member for the 2025-2026 term.
This position will be a significant role for Greece on the international stage, as “All members of the United Nations agree to accept and carry out the decisions of the Security Council. While other organs of the United Nations make recommendations to member states, only the Security Council has the power to make decisions that member states are then obligated to implement under the Charter.”
Greece’s role on UNSC will be used to highlight its priorities for the term, including strengthening maritime security. According to the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “Maritime security, one of the six priorities of Greece’s two-year term in the Security Council, will be the topic of our Signature Event, to take place in New York on May 20.” In March, AHI initiated the introduction of H.R. 2510: The American-Hellenic-Israeli Eastern Mediterranean Counterterrorism and Maritime Security Partnership Act of 2025, which would improve maritime security cooperation between the United States and Greece.
Greece has been a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council twice in the past, in 1952-1953 and in 2005-2006.
AHI president Nick Larigakis stated that “Greece assuming the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of May is an excellent opportunity to promote greater cooperation between the United States and Greece on international issues. Greece has been a strong and faithful ally of the U.S. and accordingly its new role will be integral to promoting American interests and values at the United Nations.”
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