Referring to his recent trip to the US and Davos, Mitsotakis noted that they marked missions that "sent out a common message of a strong Greece at every level: Diplomatic, defence, economic, but now also energy."
"Strong Greece, of course, bothers some people. We are thus receiving from our neighbours, but the more they threaten, the more they are exposed and I believe that the more they challenge us, the more they are marginalised." Mitsotakis noted, indirectly referring to the statements of the President of Turkey.
As the Greek Prime Minister underlined, "Geography wants us side by side, but - unfortunately - they choose to stand against us, against international law, against Europe, against NATO."
"We, therefore, have no reason to open a dialogue with the illegal, with the unreliable and ultimately with the deadlock."
"We, therefore, have no reason to open a dialogue with the illegal, with the unreliable and ultimately with the deadlock. On the contrary, we are always open to any approach that is based on international legitimacy and good neighbourly relations," he added.
He made it clear, however, that Greece will always defend its rights and will make public internationally "
in all forums, what unacceptable things have been happening in recent months in our region."
With regard to domestic issues, Mr. Mitsotakis referred again to the programme of support for citizens and businesses against poverty, claiming that "the government is here and will be here for every citizen who is being tested".
In addition, he placed particular emphasis on the new bill on universities, which he described as "a very bold and very reformist bill", asking members of the Cabinet to all support it with great intensity.
Source: CNA
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