Greek Foreign Minister visit to Canada

During a visit to Canada, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis engaged in diplomatic meetings and public addresses focused on bilateral relations and global security.

Gerapetritis met with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow to discuss deepening cooperation and the contributions of the Greek community. He also participated in religious events, including the enthronement of the new Archbishop of Canada, Apostolos.

In a subsequent speech at the University of Toronto, the Foreign Minister addressed a period of profound geopolitical restructuring. He described the recent three years as an ‘absolute disaster’ regarding global stability, noting that power is increasingly overriding international law. Gerapetritis highlighted an ‘explosive mixture’ of challenges, including a record number of active armed conflicts, energy and food insecurity, and potential future conflicts driven by water scarcity. He also expressed concerns regarding the impact of Artificial Intelligence on political discourse and the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council.