Greece has taken over the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for May, and its Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris, outlined the Council's agenda during a press briefing. Ambassador Sekeris detailed key priorities for Greece's presidency, including a focus on enhanced maritime security and the protection of civilians in armed conflict. He provided the schedule of upcoming meetings and answered questions from journalists on various Council issues. "This marks the third consecutive EU presidency of the Security Council, following Denmark and France," Mr. Sekeris noted, highlighting the institutional continuity within the European Union's engagement at the UN. Greece's goals for its presidency include promoting transparency, efficiency, and inclusive decision-making processes within the Security Council. The briefing began by acknowledging World Press Freedom Day, observed on May 3rd. Mr.