The Third Rhodes Conference for Security and Stability will take place on 21 and 22 June, with the participation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs and high-ranking officials from the countries of the Mediterranean and the Middle East, and from cooperation organizations of Arab countries. It will also be attended by observers from countries outside the region, including Vietnam, Colombia and Indonesia. The Greek delegation is headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Kotzias, who will chair the Conference proceedings.At the Conference, the participants will endeavour to analyse and assess the current security challenges in the region and take a step further towards the implementation of the idea, put forward at the 2nd Rhodes Conference, for a dialogue and cooperation platform for security and stability in the region. The Conference will also seek new ways to enhance regional cooperation in various sectors and to the benefit of the peoples of the region.More specifically, the subject of the Conference is “The Spirit of Rhodes: Shaping a Positive Agenda for Stability and Prosperity”. The proceedings will begin on Thursday, 21 June, with a consideration of the geopolitical challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean (First Session), and continue with the discussion on shaping a new security structure (Second Session). Recognising the importance of modern economic growth for the region’s stability and prosperity, the third session, which is scheduled for Friday, 22 June, will focus on seeking ways to cooperate on Digital Economy issues. The Minister for Digital Policy, Telecommunications and Media, N. Pappas, will moderate the discussion.The Conference proceedings will conclude with the adoption of a Joint Communiqué and a press conference scheduled to take place at about 12:45.
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