Greece leaders address UN General Assembly on regional stability and energy FAST-MOVING

UN General Assembly energy security Eastern Mediterranean Greece-Israel relations maritime law

At the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed critical regional and global issues. Mitsotakis emphasized Greece's role as a pillar of stability and a bridge for connectivity in the Eastern Mediterranean, advocating for the respect of international law, specifically UNCLOS, and the peaceful resolution of maritime disputes. He also highlighted Greece's upcoming presidency of the UN Security Council and its commitment to maritime security and ocean protection.

Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a forceful speech, defending Israel's military actions and its strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. He criticized regional leaders and European governments for what he termed a lack of political courage. His address was marked by significant walkouts from numerous country delegations.

In parallel, Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou participated in high-level dialogues, stressing that energy must not be used for geopolitical blackmail by nations like Russia or Iran. He highlighted the strategic importance of energy interconnections, such as the Greece-Cyprus-Israel link and the GREGY interconnection between Egypt and Greece, noting the involvement of major firms like Chevron and ExxonMobil in Greece's energy sector.

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Atlantic Council · Benjamin Netanyahu · Chevron · ExxonMobil · Greece · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · Stavros Papastavrou · United Nations

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[● 8 SOURCES] Energy should not be used as a tool for geopolitical blackmail by countries such as Russia or Iran. cretaone.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr · myportal.gr · www.economistas.gr
[● 8 SOURCES] Threats and obstacles to energy interconnections undermine development and prosperity. cretaone.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr · myportal.gr · www.economistas.gr
[● 8 SOURCES] Greece plays a central role in shaping the new European energy architecture. cretaone.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr · myportal.gr · www.economistas.gr
[● 8 SOURCES] Stavros Papastavrou stated that energy is life and interconnections are bridges. cretaone.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr · myportal.gr · www.economistas.gr
[● 8 SOURCES] The Greece-Cyprus-Israel interconnection is of particular interest to the United States. cretaone.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr · myportal.gr · www.economistas.gr
[● 8 SOURCES] Chevron and ExxonMobil are participating in Greece's energy sector. cretaone.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr · myportal.gr · www.economistas.gr
[● 8 SOURCES] The GREGY interconnection can connect Egypt with Greece and the European market. cretaone.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr · myportal.gr · www.economistas.gr
[● 8 SOURCES] Chevron seismic surveys are expected within 2026. www.lykavitos.gr · cretaone.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr · www.economistas.gr · myportal.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Kyriakos Mitsotakis described Greece as a pillar of stability and peace rather than a state of turmoil during his UN General Assembly speech. www.ekirikas.com · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.reader.gr · www.enikos.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's actions against Iran's nuclear program during his UN speech. www.dimokratia.gr · www.reporter.gr · www.in.gr