The message of the Deputy Foreign Minister, Kostas Vlasis, to the Greek diaspora on the occasion of the anniversary of OHI Day on October 28 contains a clear warning to Turkey.
Initially, the deputy minister states the following about the importance of the national anniversary: “October 28, 1940, summarizes in a historical moment the memories, experiences and values that always guide our national life. Complete denial of submission, universal rejection of totalitarianism, commitment to democratic ethos and national dignity.”
“After having been deemed worthy by history to carry the burden of this legacy, we give daily —at sea, on land and in the air— the proper response to the arrogant provocation shown by Turkey,” the deputy minister said in his message.
The deputy minister stressed that the obsession with illegal actions, the violation of international law and the rules of good neighborliness, the disturbance of peace and security are some elements that expose Turkey to the international community turning the country into a factor of instability and delinquency. It also makes it clear that Greece, as a modern European state, sends a clear message in all directions: we will always counter with a relentless “NO” to blackmail and threats. A strong “NO” to efforts to encroach on our national sovereignty and our sovereign rights.