With references to delinquent behavior of Turkey and Greece’s commitment to international law, the opposition of the PD Katerina Sakellaropoulou at the official dinner given in her honor by the President of Estonia at Tallinn.
“As partners in the EU and NATO allies Greece and Estonia share common values “and we are inextricably committed to International Law, which is a compass of our policy”, underlined the President of the Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou during her speech, at the dinner given in her honor by the President of Estonia Alar Karis, during the official visit. in Tallinn.
Referring to the challenges we face today in Europe, after the unjustified Russian invasion of Ukraineunderlined that they are brutally insulting and seriously endangering the European security acquis. “The war in Ukraine, which has caused an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, blatantly violates all principles of international law, calls into question the principles of respect for territorial integrity and the non-use or threat of violence, and has been strongly and unequivocally condemned by the EU,” he said. .
At the same time, she stressed that “in an ever-changing environment, where the uncertainty and insecurity of the citizens is increasing daily, we must focus on our common effort for peace to prevail” and recalled the words of her Estonian counterpart, that “freedom does not come without price and that the people of Ukraine set a strong example in this direction. ” She also expressed her confidence that “our common struggle will be justified, as we are on the right side of history. “Together, on the common front of democratic principles and the rule of law, against the war and the revisionist efforts that run through our common continent, we will be able to consolidate the future we dream of for the peoples of Europe.”
In this context, he underlined that Greece, “over time advocate of respect for international law and good neighborly relations, experiences similar attempts at revision by Turkey, which escalates its delinquent behavior and challenges Greece’s sovereignty and sovereignty, jeopardizing a further destabilization of the wider region and undermining the unity and at a particularly critical juncture. “
Addressing the President of Estonia, she noted that “Greece fully understands the concerns of your country regarding the issue of security and considers it a given that NATO, in this difficult and dangerous period, will defend the front line countries in case of attack. As President Lenart Mary stated during your accession to NATO, “Estonia will never be alone again.”
Ms. Sakellaropoulou made special reference to the long-term and friendly relations between Greece and Estonia, emphasizing that they are at an excellent level, not only bilaterally, but also within the European Union and the international organizations in which we participate. “The cooperation of our countries is inspired by a spirit of mutual respect and appreciation and extends to many areas of economic activity,” he said. of tourism and digital technology, a sector where your country has long been at the forefront and is a model, to the point that your country is considered the Silicon Valley of Europe, as it has the most start-ups per capita of any other country.
She also expressed the feelings of undivided friendship and appreciation that the Greek people have for the Estonian people and the importance she attaches to the close ties between the two nations and pointed out that her visit coincides with the completion of 100 years of Greek-Estonian diplomatic relations, which shapes fertile ground for even greater development of our constructive cooperation. He also reminded that “Greece has recognized Estonia as an independent country since 1922, since 2005 the Greek Embassy in Tallinn has been operating, while in the Parliaments of the two countries Greek-Estonian friendship groups have been established” and stressed that “we do not forget that in Athens, in 2003, the treaty of accession of Estonia to the European Union was signed “.
Citing Tallinn’s designation as Europe’s Green Capital for 2023, he said: “It shows us the path we need to take to the green transition to a green economy with the necessary respect for natural resources and biodiversity.” In fact, he noted that as an advocate of the protection and preservation of the natural environment, he is unequivocally in favor of putting environmental issues at the forefront of our actions and added that Strategies should be developed, guided by our commitment to ensuring a sustainable future for the planet. us.
Concluding, he noted that the successive conquests that Estonia experienced and the painful occupations, never managed to bend its mind. Paraphrasing Heinz Valk in the famous Song Revolution, your country “one day won”. “The constant defense of this great conquest of democracy and freedom is for Greece, as for all modern rule of law, an existential necessity,” he noted.
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