Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was awarded the “AHEPA Socrates Award” late on Wednesday by the president of AHEPA, George Horiates, according to ANA.
“You have chosen to come to Greece this year, something that has a special historical significance, 200 years since the Greeks rose up to fight for their freedom, to establish the first nation-state in the Balkan Peninsula. A revolution inspired by the American Founding Fathers and the stable and enduring relationship between the two countries which is becoming increasingly strong,” the prime minister said.
“We have fought side by side in all the major wars. We have always supported freedom, dignity, and the pursuit of prosperity. And indeed, at this particular moment, I believe that we can reflect on what we have achieved as a country, a country that would never be what it is today without the strength of the Greek community abroad. Thank you for everything you have done for Greece. Thank you for everything you have done for Hellenism,” he added.
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