"We could not make the investments we are making in our defense and project this strong deterrent image of our country if public finances were not in good shape", said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
"Therefore, the bridge between a strong economy and a strong, safe, and powerful Greece is reflected today more than ever in the image of the Greek frigates in Cyprus, the upgraded F-16s in Cyprus, and the Patriot air defense systems that protect Greek and European airspace", also said.
Speaking on Saturday at the pre-conference in Larissa as part of the 16th ND Congress, he also addressed the future course of the national economy, noting that "we must be able to look at the economy in terms of the future — where we want to be in 2030, where we want to be in 2035." He added that "New Democracy is the only party in the country with a coherent plan for Greece’s progress over the coming decades."
Mitsotakis also spoke about youth entrepreneurship in Greece, emphasizing that the new generation of entrepreneurs, who develop products and services, "are not addressing only the Greek market but a global market."
He highlighted the significance of Greece’s presidency of the Eurogroup, stating that "the bridge between a strong macroeconomic economy and national progress is a very important moment for Greece. For us, who were once the black sheep of Europe, to be able to proudly say that the President of the Eurogroup is the Greek Minister of Finance — this is by no means obvious. What matters to all of you, however, is that this collective progress and the very good performance of the economy ultimately translates into individual progress, supporting society whenever it is most needed, something we have demonstrably done throughout our governance, and will continue to do if necessary."