Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis delivered a message of security, deterrence and national confidence during a visit Wednesday to the remote Aegean island of Agathonisi, where he toured the island’s military observation post.
“It is a special honor to be standing under the large flag flying on the border island of Agathonisi. From here, we send a message of deterrence, responsibility and national confidence,” Mitsotakis said.
The prime minister said his goal is for residents of Greece’s remote islands to feel secure through the presence and readiness of the country’s Armed Forces.
Focus on Security and Migration
Mitsotakis emphasized the role of the island’s military post, saying it contributes not only to defense and surveillance but also to efforts against illegal migration.
“Island residents must feel safe with our Armed Forces. The outpost plays an important role, not only in defending and monitoring the area, but also in the fight against illegal migration,” he said.
Addressing human trafficking networks, the prime minister issued a warning that Greece would continue efforts to prevent them from exploiting vulnerable people seeking entry into Greece and Europe.
“We send a clear message to the disgraceful networks of traffickers that we will prevent them from exploiting desperate people in order to bring them to Greece and Europe,” Mitsotakis said.
Visit to Agathonisi Archaeological Museum
Following his visit to the military facility, Mitsotakis toured the Diachronic Archaeological Museum of Agathonisi, a project completed with funding from Greece’s Recovery Fund.
The prime minister highlighted the importance of investment in smaller remote islands, emphasizing the need for development projects beyond Greece’s major urban centers.
