“New Year’s Eve on the unspoiled island of Limnos, together with those who defend our sovereignty and sovereign rights”, as the Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias wrote on his personal account in “X”, visiting the unspoiled island today to wish exchanges with the staff of units of the island, with the opportunity of the New Year.

First station of his visit was to the 130th Fighter Wing (130 SM) where he exchanged greetings with the crews and technicians of the readiness (“Readiness”) F-16 aircraft, as well as with the standby crew of the SUPER PUMA helicopter that performs Search and Rescue missions ( SAR).

Second station was the Navy gunboat “POLEMISTIS” in the port of Myrina, where she exchanged greetings with the captain and crew for the New Year.

“The first day of 2024 finds us on the unspoiled island of Limnos, next to those who defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our homeland. During these festive days, our thoughts are with the women and men of our country’s Armed Forces. To those who prove by their daily actions that our independence and territorial integrity are not negotiable.” he said characteristically.

At the same time he expressed “Once again, my deepest respect for the dedication and professionalism of the officers of our Armed Forces, who are the guardians of the Greek territory, but also the supporters of the Greek society in every difficulty. I wish from the bottom of my heart to all executives, as well as their families, to be happy, healthy and happy in 2024”, Mr.ended.

Previously, the Minister of National Defense attended the solemn doxology for the New Year at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity of Myrina, patron of the Metropolitan of Limnos and Saint Efstratiou etc. Ierotheou G´.