Islands are entitled to coastal zone, are entitled to a border zone, they are entitled Economic zone (EEZ) and are entitled to a continental shelf, Nikos Dendias clarified on Thursday, in an indirect message to Ankara in his greeting at the events held in Symi to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the signing of the 19th Delivery Delivery Protocol.

Greece’s exclusive economic zone in the wider area of ​​the Dodecanese is determined by Hellenic Egyptian agreementwhich I had the honor of negotiating and signing in the name of the first Mitsotakis government, he stressed.

I want to underline, the Minister of Defense noted, that For the size of the islands There is no differentiation in the contract. There are no different rights depending on the size. And any opinion outside the above is completely out of general international law, and of course it is completely out of the European acquis.

In particular, in his address, Mr Dendias pointed out that “it is a great honor for me to be here today, in Symi, for the 80th anniversary of its liberation. On May 8, 1945, on the day of the end of World War II in Europe, the victory of the Republic against Nazism and Fascism, here in the Administration of Symi, the German forces signed their tradition unconditionally. This was the last act of World War II drama on European territory. Because a few hours ago, in Reims, France, General Jodl and Admiral Denic had signed Germany’s unconditional surrender before commander Eisenhower. “

“So May 8 is a very important day, an important milestone for those countries we fought against Nazism and fascism. For these countries that, at a heavy price of their peoples, they have performed their historical duty. I always say especially when I address foreign audiences that our country of World War II lost almost 10% of its population. We celebrate pride on the day of victory along with these countries that contributed to the victory against Nazism and fascism. And, of course, I do not include in the group of these countries as opportunities in the early 1945 countries then, with the outcome of the war, to declare war on Nazi Germany. “

Mr Dendias pointed out that “May 8 here in the Dodecanese was the preamble to the Union with the national trunk, but it took effort and time to complete. It took place three years later, in 1948. The result of a long struggle, national fair and historically mature. Because the Dodecanese, despite the long -standing periods of foreign occupation, did not lose and unravel their Greek identity and did not abandon the Union’s expectation with Mother Greece. “

The Minister of Defense emphasized that “Symi has a special place in the Southeast Aegean. And our positions, both for Symi and all the islands of the Archipelago, are clear. The positions of the Hellenic Republic, in addition to parties and governments, are completely documented in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. A contract that produces customary rules for non -contracting states, in accordance with the case law of the Hague Court. Article 121 (2) of this Convention provides that the islands are entitled to a coastal zone, are entitled to a border zone, are entitled to an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and are entitled to a continental shelf. “

“And the exclusive economic zone of Greece in the wider area of ​​the Dodecanese is determined by the Greek -Egyptian agreement, which I had the honor of negotiating and signing in the name of the first Mitsotakis government,” he noted, adding: “I would like to emphasize that there is no point. There are no different rights depending on the size. And any views outside the above is completely outside the general international law and of course it is completely outside the European acquis. “

The Minister of Defense emphasized that “over time the Aegean has been a place of testing our national responsibility and our national will. The product of this national responsibility is the “agenda 2030”, which we apply. The greatest reform of the Greek Armed Forces ever made. At the center of this reform is the new doctrine of deterrence. A doctrine that fully utilizes the potential, modern platforms, and the geographical configuration of the Aegean area. “

The crown of this new deterrent planning, as Mr. Dendias pointed out, is the “Achilles Shield”. “A plan that covers all the modern possible threats. A holistic approach that aspires to shield the territory and enhance the deterrent power of our country, ”he explained and added:

“Everything we do and what we apply to the Ministry of National Defense is based on the deep awareness of the undisputed historical truth. I have repeated it in the past. It was captured almost 2,500 years ago by Thucydides in the dialogue between Milia and the Athenians: “Possible to the Prosecutors of Pacsousi and the Antigenic.” To say it in Modern Greek: “The powerful do what their power allows them; and the weak tolerate what their weakness imposes them.” I do not belong to those who ignore the geopolitical and arithmetic reality. But I want to be with you absolutely honest. It is neither nationally possible nor constitutionally permissible for the country to be renounced by resigning its sovereignty and sovereign rights, international law and international sea law, European acquis and the Greek -Egyptian agreement and what they attribute to it. “

“And no one, I repeat no one, regardless of its power, it must hope that any time, under any government, any party, Greece will do so. It is clear that Greece and the Greeks will do whatever is needed and required. Or as the English Saxons would say: “Whatever it takes” ”concluded Mr. Dendias.

The Minister of National Defense, accompanied by Chief of General Staff General Dimitrios Houpis, Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General George Kostidis and Commander ASDEN Lieutenant General Emmanouil Theodorou, attended Doxology at the Metropolitan Church. Kastellorizou Chrysostom II and then, the memorial service, the laying of wreaths in the Heros and the parade of parts of 95 ADTA and students.

Inauguration at Agios Fanourios jail

Earlier, the Minister of National Defense inaugurated the renovated “Agios Fanourios” surveillance guard. The Minister of National Defense was welcomed by the Commander of the 95th High Administration of the National Guard (95 ADTA) “DIAGORIDES” Lieutenant General Spyridon Koyiannis and the Commander of the Defense Administration (DAN). Then came the inauguration ceremony with the sanctification, which was performed by His Eminence Metropolitan Symi, Tilos, Halkis and Kastellorizou, etc. Chrysostom II and the Revelation of Inscription.

Mr Dendias then toured the prison premises, was informed of his staffing and talked to the executives and gunmen.

The anniversary of the anniversary and the inauguration were also attended by Members Basil-Nikolaos Ypsilantis as a representative of the Hellenic Parliament, Ioannis Pappas, Emmanouil Consolas, Tsambika (Mika) Iatridis, Georgios Chatzimarkos, the Mayor of Symi Eleftherios Papakalodoukas, the Mayor of Rhodes and the President of the Regional Union of Municipalities (PI) South Aegean Alexandros Koliadis, the Abbot of the Holy Monastery of Panormitos Symi, Archimandrite Antonios

The inauguration ceremony was also attended by donors Iro Vaharis and Leonidas Campanis.

In his address, the Minister of National Defense said:

“It’s a great honor for me to be here today. Maybe some of you know that I have a weakness in our remote guards. From the Otto to the Virgin Mary.

Consequently, my presence here today, at the “Agios Fanourios” supervisory prison of DAN (Defense Administration) is a special joy and honor. And at what time: On the day of the 80th liberation of the island and the day we celebrate the end and victory in World War II. The victory over the forces of fascism and Nazism.

Greece is at a strange geopolitical crossroads, and here, on the east of its border, it is necessary to constantly presence of our armed forces.

And the contribution of Mrs. Vacharis and Mr. Campanis is also a substantial help to those who defend these borders and perform the high duty and the function of defending the nation. But it is also proof of a broader event, a patriotic feeling, which is absolutely necessary.

I would like to be honest with you, since I describe what the country is facing with simple numbers.

It has expressed a clear, manifest threat against our country of nine times size and spent ten times the budget.

Therefore, the effort of all of us is a necessary condition of our national survival. It is an investment in the security of the homeland and is an investment in our common future.

Last year, we started in the ministry a great effort, in 2024, to activate something that exists in every Greek woman, we believe, and to every Greek, patriotism that leads to donation to the homeland.

From 350,000 euros donations in 2023, we raised to EUR 23.5 million in 2024. This money has greatly allowed us to reform infrastructure that allows for the better living of those who serve the homeland.

I would like Mrs. Vachari and Mr Campani, to thank you very much. Not only for donation, but mainly for example, because it matters. The leverage of the example. And your friend Vasilis Father, who is here again, has also given the same example with his own offer, and many other important Greeks.

And I would like to ask Greek society in general to embrace this example. We cannot do it ourselves and it is not certain that the Greek taxpayer’s delay is sufficient.

I would like, finally, here today to express a feeling of pride. A feeling of pride for executives, women and men serving our country serve the Armed Forces, and even with courage, dedication and self -denial, away from their families.

At a time when independent democracies are threatened by authoritarianism and revisionism, reminiscent of all of us, even a day like today, a day of defeat, just a defeat, fascism, Nazism, that the freedom we grew up in is in no way.

We need to fight and contribute to maintain this freedom for future generations, as our fathers, our grandparents, our grandparents to hand over to us.

I think here, on our eastern border, this becomes more clear.

Thank you very much. “