“82 years ago we defended ourselves against an unprovoked attack and this generation of the ’40s did its duty towards the country and towards history” said the prime minister.
“Our duty is to hand over to the next generation a stronger homeland, a safer homeland, a more prosperous homeland, a more just homeland” underlined from Ioannina the Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who honored with his presence the anniversary events.
After the end of the parade, the prime minister said:
“Our sunny homeland welcomes our national holiday today. The heart of Hellenism always beats a little stronger over here, in Ioannina, in Kalpaki, in Epirus, because here 82 years ago we defended ourselves against an unprovoked attack and this generation, the generation of the ’40s, did its duty to the homeland and against History.
Our duty is to hand over to the next generation, to those children who marched holding up the Greek flag with a smile, with optimism, with pride a stronger homeland, a safer homeland, a more prosperous homeland, a fairer homeland. I am absolutely sure that we will achieve this. Happy birthday to everyone.”
Earlier, Mr. Mitsotakis attended the official eulogy at the Metropolitan Cathedral and laid a wreath at the Bizanomachon Monument.
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