On the morning of May 19, 2026, the Day of Remembrance of the Genocide of the Greeks of Pontus, Metropolitan John of Zambia and Mozambique visited the United Nations House in Lusaka.
The Metropolitan, who is of Pontian Greek origin, submitted a resolution calling for the recognition of the Genocide of the Greeks of Pontus to the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator (RCO).
Acting in his capacity as Coordinator of the African Committee of the World Council of Pontian Greeks, Metropolitan John requested that the resolution and the demand for international recognition be forwarded to the competent international bodies.
