At an event of members of the Greek diaspora in the US, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke and referred to the developments of recent years in Greece and the country’s role in international developments. He stressed that over the last seven years the country has been significantly strengthened. He stated that Greece is a peaceful country and wants good relations with its neighboring countries and Turkey, “we threaten no one, but we also do not accept threats from anyone.”
The prime minister stated among other things that: “I am very proud that in a few months from now, probably toward the spring of 2027, the first exploratory drilling will be carried out by a consortium of Exxon and a Greek company with the aim of extracting natural gas. Since 1970, this is the first time something like this is happening again.
Energy security and energy independence are critical elements of geopolitical power, and we intend to fully leverage them for the benefit of our citizens”.
Also, K. Mitsotakis answered why the government is seeking another election victory and not a third term as was mentioned at the event:
“There is a lot of work that needs to be done, many more reforms that need to be implemented. A great effort must be made to ensure that what we have achieved is essentially irreversible,” he noted characteristically.
The prime minister himself did not refer to a third term; it was something that was heard in the hall. He clarified on this matter: “Let me tell you that this is not about “breaking the record.” It is really about changing the country. That is what drives me and drives our government to continue working hard to improve the lives of ordinary Greeks, but also to strengthen Greece’s geopolitical and economic position abroad.
We know very well that the longer you remain in power, the greater the perception among some that there is a need for some change. Therefore, we must work twice as hard to convince the Greek people that we deserve their trust.
And when I examine the promises we made to the Greek people in 2023 and look at the record of our achievements, I believe that we can look ourselves in the mirror and say: yes, we fulfilled most, if not all, of the commitments we undertook toward the Greeks in 2023. And this constitutes a seal of approval, trust, and credibility for the agreement we signed with the Greek people 4 years ago.”