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Chairmanship

NORTH MACEDONIA
JUNE 2025
MAY 2026

WELCOME BY THE
SECRETARY GENERAL

Amb. Giovanni Castellaneta is the Secretary General of the Adriatic and Ionian Initiative, he was appointed to such position by the AII Ministers of Foreign Affairs gathered in the Adriatic and Ionian Council in Ioannina (11 May 2017) under the Hellenic Chairmanship.

The first AII Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) under Hellenic Chairmanship was held in Brussels on October 9, 2024.

 

The Calendar of events and the priorities of the current year (1 June 2024 – 31 May 2025) of the AII Greek Chairmanship were presented together with a Programme of activities of the Permanent Secretariat.

The meeting, focused on key priorities of the Hellenic Presidency, including the sustainability of natural and cultural landscapes, youth empowerment, mitigation of marine pollution, and enhanced regional connectivity. Discussions also covered upcoming events and collaborations, particularly with civil society and academic networks, to address challenges in the Adriatic-Ionian region. Senior Officials were also informed about the most recent events organized with the support of the AII Permanent Secretariat. Here the final minutes of the meeting.

On October 10, 2024, the 23rd Governing Board meeting of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region (EUSAIR) took place. During the session, Ambassador Pigliapoco reported on the outcomes of the CSO meeting held the previous day.