Greece assumes the presidency of the UN Security Council

On October 1, 2026, Greece officially assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council for the second and final time during its two-year term as an elected member for 2025-2026. Permanent Representative Ambassador Aglaia Balta will lead the proceedings until the country's tenure concludes on December 31. This role involves setting the work program and managing sessions amid a period of deep divisions among permanent members and ongoing global crises.

A central focus of this period is the war in Ukraine, which recently entered a volatile phase with high civilian casualties, as noted by Deputy Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo. Furthermore, the Greek presidency coincides with the critical institutional process of selecting the next UN Secretary-General. While the presidency does not allow for unilateral decision-making, it places Greece in a strategic position to facilitate discussions and navigate complex diplomatic challenges within the 15-member body.