On June 27, 2025, the 2^nd Meeting of Presidents of the Academies of Sciences of the BSEC Member States took place.

The meeting was attended by university rectors, academics, and scientists from eight BSEC Member States, as well as representatives of the Black Sea University Network (BSUN) and PABSEC (Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation). Under the theme "Cooperation and Development of Science and Education in the Black Sea Region," participants discussed ways to strengthen collaboration in science and education, emphasizing their role in addressing challenges such as climate change, digital transformation, and socio-economic inequalities.

The Academy of Athens was represented by CPHRE.