“The country must be able to defend itself and alone,” said National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias, speaking at the forum of the Oikonomikos Tachydromos newspaper. Against the backdrop of cruel geopolitical developments, but also the intensifying Turkish provocativeness, “we have to be able to stand alone. I have a firm belief that we will not be alone,” the minister continued, saying that “to be respected, you have to be able to defend yourself.”

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized that the European Council and the European Commission are increasingly aligning with Greece’s positions on migration, particularly highlighting the significance of border protection and the external dimension of the issue. Speaking before the European Council meeting, he stated:

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly on Thursday. During his speech, the Greek premier underlined the importance placed on the principles of dialogue, diplomacy, democracy.
His speech follows: