‘The finding, objectively, attempts to shift the debate from the criminal networks of traffickers to the Coast Guard – Greek Coast Guard officials, who are fighting for the country’s protection at night to protect the countryIn, “stressed Deputy Minister of Maritime and Island Policy, Stefanos Gikas, as part of parliamentary control, responded to current opposition MPs questions about the management and handling of the Pylos shipwreck and the finding of the Ombudsman.

Clarified that: ‘To the part of the legal rather than political content, the finding of the Ombudsman will be evaluated by the competent disciplinary and judicial bodies, in accordance with the provisions in force. It goes without saying that their decisions are absolutely respected for the government“

He also opposed the argument that there was no cooperation between LS-ELAKT. and a citizen’s lawyer, saying: ‘aIt has been and there was. Whatever requested, given. Like, for example, the business chamber procedures, the transcript of the business chamber, the total calendars of PLS ​​920, the total calendar of the business chamber, etc.“

Finally, referring to the application ‘disciplinary jurisdiction»By the Minister of Maritime and Island Policy, following the specific finding of the Ombudsman, stressed that” TThe finding is competently evaluated and we will be placed on disciplinary jurisdiction after the processing is completed“

Mr. Gikas said that “We have complete confidence in Greek justice and we will respect every decision of her“

Referring to the Authority he stressed: ‘The issue, as a deeply humanitarian, among other things, is not a suspicious political exploitation. On the contrary, it is an issue that should unite us, both in its special version and in the wider, as a matter of illegal trafficking of immigrants, illegal entry into the country and Europe – and of course – illegal exploitation and risk of all these people whose people whose The need is exploited by unconscious traffickers. The central theme is this and we can’t forget“

Referring Mr. Gikas to the role and mission of the LS – ELAKT. He stressed: ‘Our Coast Guard, with efficiency and self -denial, preserves the principles and values ​​it has served over time. That is, the safeguarding, the preservation and surveillance of the maritime borders, the respect for human rights and, above all, the respect for human life at sea and the utmost respect for the rules of international law. “

He also said: ‘Only in 2024 in Research – Rescue operations, we had 158 incidents and saved 6,173 human lives. “ And completed: “We may have entered into the country 47,267 irregular migrants and refugees last year, but we arrested 625 ruthless traffickers in 2024, as much as two whole prisons. This is the service offered by the LS. – ELAKT. “