“The Government’s decision to send a frigate to the naval operation “Prosperity Guardian” in the Red Sea puts the Greek armed forces at risk in an operation that is carried out as part of an “initiative” initiative and not of an international organization in which the country participates” says the president of SYRIZA, Stefanos Kasselakis, regarding the government’s decision to participate in the “Prosperity Guardian” operation in the Red Sea.

In his statement, he points out that “the priority for the Greek armed forces must be the defense of Greece’s sovereignty and sovereign rights. From then on, the country’s role in the wider region – in addition to meeting its commitments as a member state of the UN, the EU and NATO – should not focus on the development of its military presence, but on its diplomatic role, the pillar peace and stability”.

“There are clearly serious security and navigational challenges in the wider region and especially in the Gulf of Aden, which have rapidly worsened following the war in Gaza.”

In closing, the president of the official opposition, also said that “beyond military initiatives, the international community must focus on diplomatic actions for peace in order to address these challenges. Greece and the EU in general can and must play a critical role in this context.”