Wrapping up his visit to Kastellorizo, PASOK-Movement for Change President Nikos Androulakis met on Saturday morning with Megisti Mayor N. Asvestis and deputy mayors to discuss the problems facing residents of the country’s remote border islands.
Mr Androulakis then greeted the crew of the torpedo boat “Krystallidis”, which was moored in Kastellorizo.
According to a statement from PASOK-Movement for Change, in a particularly moving moment, as soldiers at the observation post sang the national anthem, Mr Androulakis laid a wreath at the monument to the Lady of Ro.
In remarks, Mr Androulakis said, among other things:
“I have today concluded my visit to Kastellorizo.
This is where the heart of Hellenism beats. I had the honour of laying a wreath at the monument to the Lady of Ro. It was a moment of profound emotion.
A moment I will always hold deep in my heart.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the women and men of the Armed Forces who serve their country on the front line.
The priority for PASOK is to improve the lives of permanent residents on all the country’s islands.
This means better transport and water-management infrastructure, and better public health and education services. Our vision is for them and their children to stay in their communities, start families and have a better future.
So that our islands remain vibrant, in winter and summer.”