Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defence

The Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defence (Greek: Κυβερνητικό Συμβούλιο Εξωτερικών και Άμυνας), usually known by its acronym KYSEA (ΚΥΣΕΑ), is the supreme decision-making body on issues of foreign policy and national defence of Greece. It was established in 1986 by initiative of then-Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou. Since its creation, its composition has changed many times.

Composition

After the latest overhaul of its membership in July 2012, it comprises:[1]

As non-voting members:

The General Secretary of the Government performs the functions of secretary of the KYSEA.

References

  1. "Π.Υ.Σ. 29/28.8.2012 Κυβερνητικό Συμβούλιο Εξωτερικών και Άμυνας", ΦΕΚ A 165/28.08.2012 (National Printing Office), retrieved 2012-10-19


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