# Greece assumes UN Security Council presidency > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260926-greece-un-security-council-presidency-priorities > Updated: 2026-10-01T10:58:42.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 4. Greece has officially assumed the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for October 2026. UN Permanent Representative Aglaia Balta has announced a dense working program centered on international law, the UN Charter, and effective Council operations. Key scheduled activities include an open session on October 26, chaired by Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis, regarding children and armed conflict to mark the 30th anniversary of the mandate. On October 27, the Council will hold open debates on women, peace, and security, followed by a session on the Middle East on October 15. On October 29, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will preside over a meeting titled ‘new technologies with the protection of international peace and security,’ which will examine the role of artificial intelligence in strengthening maritime security. The broader agenda covers developments in Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Haiti, and Ukraine, while also managing the selection process for the next UN Secretary-General. Additionally, the Council plans to hold an informal joint seminar with the African Union Peace and Security Council. ## Claims - Greece has assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of October. (corroborated by 10 sources) - A high-level meeting on new technologies and international peace and security will be held on October 29. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will chair the October 29 meeting. (corroborated by 9 sources) - An open session regarding children and armed conflict will be held on October 26. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis will chair the October 26 session on children and armed conflict. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Greece held trilateral meetings with Cyprus and Jordan, and Cyprus and Egypt. (corroborated by 7 sources) - This is the second time Greece has held the Council presidency during its current elected term. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Greek Presidency will play a significant role in the selection process of the next UN Secretary-General. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Communication channels between Greece and Turkey have remained open. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Greece intends to maintain its positions without making concessions regarding Turkey. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-01: Greece assumes UN Security Council presidency for October Greece has taken the UN Security Council presidency for October, focusing on maritime security, artificial intelligence, children in armed conflict, and the selection of the next UN Secretary-General. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-assumes-un-security-council-presidency-for-october ### 2026-09-25: Greece to assume UN Security Council Presidency in October Greece assumes the UN Security Council Presidency in October, facing key tasks including the UN Secretary-General selection and managing regional tensions with Turkey and the Cyprus issue. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-to-assume-un-security-council-presidency-in-october ### 2026-09-25: Greece expands diplomatic footprint at UN General Assembly Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis engaged in high-level diplomacy at the UN General Assembly, focusing on maritime security, AI regulation, and regional stability in the Middle East and Mediterranean. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giorgos-gerapetritis-warns-of-new-geopolitical-era-and-maritime-threats ### 2026-09-20: Greece outlines priorities for upcoming UN Security Council presidency Greece is preparing for its October 2026 UN Security Council presidency, focusing on multilateralism, UN reform, and the peaceful resolution of regional crises including the Cyprus issue. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-outlines-priorities-for-upcoming-un-security-council-presidency --- Cite as: Greece assumes UN Security Council presidency. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260926-greece-un-security-council-presidency-priorities