“THE Greece will continue to defend its rights and be a factor of peace and stability in the Balkans, the Eastern Mediterranean and our wider region“, emphasized Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias, immediately after the completion of the parade of military and political units in Thessaloniki.

The entire statement of Mr. Dendias is as follows: “Today, the anniversary of October 28, 1940, I want to express pride in the historical choices of our country. And we are especially proud of the Armed Forces. The Armed Forces of Greece who have supported these choices over time. We are also very proud of the uniformed men and women who paraded today in Thessaloniki. Of course, as you all know, the valor of the Armed Forces is not demonstrated in parades. Proved in the field Proved on October 28, 1940. Proved most recently with the deterrence of aggression in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean in the period 2019-2022. Thanks to its strong and prosperous Armed Forces, thanks to their personnel, Greece will continue to defend its rights and be a factor of peace and stability in the Balkans, in the Eastern Mediterranean, in our wider region».