Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis is traveling to Paris to participate in the International Conference on Syria, following an invitation from France.

The Paris Conference follows the previous meetings in Aqaba (14.12.2024) and Riyadh (12.01.2025). Greece’s invitation to participate reaffirms its strong diplomatic presence and its role as a reliable interlocutor among all parties.

The conference will also be attended by Syria, member states of the Arab League (Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon), Gulf Cooperation Council countries (United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia), G7 nations (France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States, Japan, Italy, Canada), as well as Spain, Turkey, the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Deputy Secretary General of the Arab League, the UN Special Envoy for Syria, and the EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica.

Minister Gerapetritis’ participation in the conference comes just days after completing his Middle East tour, during which he visited Qatar, Israel, Ramallah, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Syria.

The conference will examine the challenges facing Syria in the aftermath of the Assad regime’s fall, as well as the most effective ways to support the country’s stabilization process. It will provide an opportunity for Syria’s neighboring countries and international partners to coordinate their actions.

The Conference’s Main Objectives

• Coordinating efforts to promote a peaceful and inclusive political transition in Syria.
• Mobilizing Syria’s key partners to enhance cooperation and coordinate the assistance provided to the Syrian people and economy, with a focus on development and reconstruction.

It is worth noting that Minister Gerapetritis was one of the first Foreign Ministers from an EU member state to visit Syria, underlining Greece’s strong interest in the country.

During his meetings at the conference, the Foreign Minister is expected to emphasize Greece’s commitment to playing an active role in shaping Syria’s future, both bilaterally and through the European Union and the United Nations.

As an elected member of the UN Security Council, Greece is taking on a substantial role in shaping international policy for global security architecture and spearheading initiatives to promote peace and prosperity in the region.