“I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this impressive reception. You know that your enthusiasm always gives a special strength, as it comes not only from the field of criticism, but also from the field of development,” the Prime Minister said. Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaking at an ND event in the city of Rhodes, and shared a message with a double meaning for the perspective that Greece needs today.

“Eight and today is left until Victory Sunday. We are doing everything possible so that not only Rhodes, but all the islands are blue on the blue map of the country,” he said. He mentioned the difficulties he had overcome, noting in particular the aggressive provocations of our neighbors, “but the economy survived and society remained united,” he added.

The prime minister referred to the arrest of the mayoral candidate Heimarra and sent a message to Albania: “Greece is not going to put up with a reduction in the rule of law and the protection of the rights of the Greek ethnic minority.”

He stressed that the commitments he made before the 2019 elections were fulfilled: “Politicians must be judged by the consistency of words and deeds, and you will never hear lies from me,” he stressed. “You will be major beneficiaries of the great tourism explosion. We will also benefit from the new jobs that we will create,” he said.

“National goals are the ones we set in 2019 and have now become a reality for immigration and strengthening our national defense,” he said, adding, “The battle for Moria that is no more. We now have humane hospitality structures, and yes, the Evros fence is expanding to guard national and European borders.”

“I had a duty to strengthen the national defense and the containment of the country,” he said, referring to the Rafale, frigates and the new F-35s. “Protecting the country is a supreme goal in itself, you know that well, and I thought how different Greece 2023 is from Greece 2019.” “The image of our country is improving everywhere, but especially here in the south of the Aegean, you are the only region that has seen such a large increase in population,” he stressed.

He referred to the announcement of the construction of a radiotherapy center in Rhodes, as well as a number of other ongoing projects. “I want to welcome the new collective agreement signed with the hotels of Rhodes,” he also stressed.

He mentioned parts of the ND program for a fair Greece and emphasized the importance of evaluation “everywhere and for everyone”.

“The result of our own vote will be a signal to the other side,” he stressed, referring to the importance of forming a stable government that can cope with the upcoming critical geopolitical challenges.

At the same time, he referred to the position of the opposition and the pre-election statements of Mr. Tsipras. “Greece is not a paradise, but we have taken important steps forward and I will not let anyone turn us back,” the prime minister stressed.

He spoke about the dangerous Babylon of the opposition and stressed that “in an uncertain international environment, when Turkey is facing us, in the face of serious geopolitical challenges, Greece, more than ever, needs confidence, continuity and consistency, a clear horizon on its path and a clear solution to the problem.” his leadership. Thus, the dilemma presented by the ballot box is clear: are we moving forward, are we continuing this path of progress, or are we moving backwards? Do we want results or do we want lies again? Do we want higher wages and benefits, or do we need taxes and cuts again? Do we want the borders to be secure or open to any threat? In other words, what do we choose: ND with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis or SYRIZA with Prime Minister Tsipras? That’s the dilemma.”