Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is expected to visit Kosovo as part of a broader tour of the Western Balkans, according to Greek media reports.
The visit comes as Greece prepares to take on the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2027, during which Athens is expected to place increased focus on Western Balkans engagement and regional stability.
Initiatives Ahead of EU Council Presidency
Greek daily Kathimerini reported that Gerapetritis is preparing a series of diplomatic initiatives related to the Western Balkans, signaling Athens’ intention to play a more active role in EU policy toward the region.
Although Greece has not formally recognized Kosovo’s independence, bilateral contacts have steadily increased in recent years, particularly in areas of regional cooperation, security, and European integration.
Broader Regional and Transatlantic Diplomacy
The report also notes that Greek and Turkish officials are in contact to finalize dates for the next session of the Greece–Turkey High-Level Cooperation Council, which is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2026.
Additionally, the Greece–U.S. Strategic Dialogue is scheduled to be held in Athens during the first quarter of next year, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expected to attend, according to diplomatic sources cited by the newspaper.
The High-Level Cooperation Council between Greece and Turkey, established in 2010 to promote structured bilateral dialogue, has met intermittently in recent years, with its most recent session held in December 2023.
Significance for Kosovo and the Region
The anticipated visit to Kosovo is seen as an important diplomatic signal, reflecting Greece’s growing engagement in the Western Balkans ahead of its upcoming EU presidency and amid ongoing efforts to strengthen regional dialogue and stability.
