Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defence
The Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defence, usually known by its acronym KYSEA, is the supreme decision-making body on issues of foreign policy and national defence of Greece. It was established in 1986 by initiative of Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou. Since its creation, its composition has changed many times. The president of the Council is the Prime Minister.Composition
After the latest overhaul of its membership in July 2012, it comprises:
As non-voting members:
The General Secretary of the Government performs the functions of secretary of the KYSEA.