I warmly greet you all from Cyprus. Unfortunately, due to institutional obligations that have been planned for a long time, my personal presence at your beautiful event was not possible.
However, I declare myself unequivocally present in all efforts to strengthen cooperation and communication between all the student communities of Hellenism. And, of course, I also declare myself present in the initiatives of Cypriot organizations in Greece to further strengthen the fraternal ties that unite us with Metropolitan Hellenism.
Ahead of us we have challenges that we face together, challenges that are directed against our territorial integrity and our freedom. Challenges that violate international law and attempt to create a new world order based on the revisionism and neo-Ottomanism of the Turkish leadership.
But we have confidence in the capabilities of the nation, in the patriotism, fraternity and unity of Greeks. Confidence in relations with friendly countries and in the possibilities arising from international law.
The educational programme "Cyprus - Greece - Hellenism: cultural bridges" underlines precisely the great importance of coordination and cooperation of Hellenes everywhere, promoting our common principles, values and ideals. Our one and only national identity and our common visions.
Our common foundation is our language and our education in general, which we must support and strengthen in the modern world with its many challenges and problems.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Compatriots,
Conveying to all the warm greetings of our President Mr. Nicos Anastasiades and all the members of the Cypriot government, I congratulate and thank the Association of Cypriots of Xanthi for its honorary events, especially the schools, the teachers and the students who distinguished themselves by putting into practice the goals set by the organization of the competition.
Well done and I wish the best to all.
(PM/NG/SX)
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