The Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias today attended an honorary event for the contribution of Motor Oil (Greece) to the Navy, held in the Ioannis Kapodistrias Hall of the Ministry of National Defense, in the presence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors of the Board of Directors. Oil, John V. Vardinoyannis.

As announced, the event was also attended by Deputy Minister of National Defense Yiannis Kefalogiannis, Chief of General Staff General Dimitrios Houpis, Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Georgios Kostidis, Chief of General Staff, General Lieutenant General Dimitrios of the board and Managing Director of the Motor Oil Group, Ioannis V. Vardinogiannis.

Separate and senior officers of the Armed Forces, a spokesman for the Coast Guard as well as Motor Oil (Greece) officials, were also attended by senior and senior officers.

The event was awarded the status of an Officer of the Archbishop of the Board of Directors and the Managing Director of the Motor Oil Group, Ioannis V. Vardinoyannis.

In addition, it was announced that on the proposal of the Minister of National Defense, the Grand Cross of the Order of the Phoenix to the deceased Honorary Lieutenant Vardy I. Vardinoyannis from the Presidency of the Republic will be awarded at a ceremony in the near future.

Also, during the event, a donation of 5m euros was announced by the Motor Oil Group to the Navy in memory of Honorary Lieutenant Vardy I. Vardinoyannis.

Specifically, it was announced that EUR 4.5 million will be allocated for the construction of the 4th and 5th floor of the Athens Naval Hospital (NNA) and the new hospital wings, while 500,000 euros will be allocated to reconstruct the infrastructure of the Naval Testing Center, as well as for the purchase of new medical equipment.

Speaking about Mr. Ioannis Vardinogiannis, the Minister of National Defense said: “Mr Vardinogiannis has been actively drawn next to the Armed Forces, with a sense of responsibility and with an interest in shielding the country. With significant donations from his family to upgrade the facilities of the Naval Cadets School and the Navy’s Permanent Officers School, for the modernization of the Athens Naval Hospital, for the computerized equipment of the General Staff of the National Defense, with particular interest to the General Staff. Navy ».

“All this is a tangible commitment to the great national effort, the support of the armed forces of our country,” he added.

“The Greek national narrative,” said Mr. Dendias, “Over time it is based on the institution of sponsorship. The Athenian democracy, without sponsorship and without the tribute, would not have existed. And that continues over the centuries as a national benefit. That is, the contribution of the people who have succeeded in their lives and who chose to support the homeland in its critical moments“

“Donations are a tangible statement of contribution to the vision of a strong homeland“He underlined.

Referring to the late Vardy Vardinoyannis, Mr Dendias explained that “he was distinguished as a Navy officer and was persecuted by the dictatorship for his democratic beliefs”.

“He felt,” he said, “but always a Navy officer. A man straight, with a high sense of patriotism, offered the Armed Forces. “

Speaking ‘For the partner of his life and work, the Marianna Vardinoyannis“, Stressed that” it was precisely embodied in the supplement of strict paternal image, an image of maternal embrace and care, especially for children with cancer, in which she dedicated her life, and in which she was awarded in my presence at the Foreign Ministry, the high distinction. , the Nelson Mandela Award, by the Secretary General of the United Nations. “

For the contribution of Vardy Vardinoyannis, Mr Dendias said, “we feel the need not only to express our gratitude, but also to be awarded by the Hellenic Republic the Grand Cross of the Order of the Phoenix.”

“The palm“, He added,”It is the Kapodistrian symbol of the country’s constant regeneration through its adventures. A symbol of honor belonging to separate Greeks“

“The Presidential Decree, on my proposal, has been signed by the President of the Hellenic Republic and his honorary award will be held in the near future in the Presidency of the Republic.“He explained.

“THE Vardis Vardinoyannis He is no longer among us, but I am sure that if he could hear us, he would feel pride, but also humility, because he did not seek recognition. But I would like to say that the memory of those who inherit the homeland remains aliveMr. Dendias concluded.