With a shocking funeral speech the former prime minister, Kostas Karamanlis, bid farewell to Peter Molyviatwho passed away last Sunday at the age of 97.
The former prime minister initially said that “We bid farewell today a great Greek“, While stressing that” he served with the national and public interest with faith, consistency and selflessness. “
“To those of us who were lucky enough to get to know him closely, his experience, his penetrating look, his tips were invaluable,” he added. Kostas Karamanlis.
In detail his funeral reason is as follows:
“We bid farewell to a great Greek today. In his long journey, Petros Molyviatis served with faith, consistency and selflessness in the national and public interest. As a diplomat from 1956 in key posts, in Ankara, Moscow, Praetoria, at NATO headquarters in Brussels and the UN in New York. And from 1974 to his death on the side of Constantine Karamanlis as his closest and most valuable collaborator. Repeated Foreign Minister, Member of Parliament, and longtime president of the Foundation Konstantinos Karamanlis, whose acne has contributed decisively.
To those of us who were lucky enough to get to know him closely, his experience, his penetrating look, his tips were invaluable. Excellent expert on the international scene and national issues, an interlocutor of the greatest personalities of his time, at the same time insightful and resourceful, apt and detailed was the best teacher on external themes that one could ever imagine.
However, his best teachings were not done by reasons, appearances or markings. But in the most effective way of teaching. By example. His dedication to the defense of national law, in the safeguarding of the national interest, was unparalleled. He deeply believed that this is the only compass to guide those who serve the public. The unnecessary and meaningless bigotomies, the excessive disposition of conciliation on crucial national issues, the willingness to accept suggestions by third party allies or others were distilled. The national interest above all. This was and is the “Molyviati doctrine”. This was his concern and anxiety until the last hour.
Equally important is the comprehensive perception of the model of the public official. Respect for democratic rule and laws, the protection of public interest and the good management of public money were its immovable priorities. With his behavior and example, he raised the bar for those involved in public life, although he was fully aware of the imperfections and weaknesses that do not rarely characterize him.
The leader of Greek diplomacy, Ambassador Petros Molyviatis was a rare complete personality. A man with a high index of emotional intelligence, subtlety of spirit and behavior, natural courtesy, humor and prudence has constantly given the highest quality aroma. It was a special privilege to associate with him, a gift of life his friendship.
To his beloved children, Laura and George, and in his grandchildren my warm condolences, through my heart. Be proud of what he did, what he taught, what he offered to home. And to always honor his memory.
Have a nice trip, Mr. Peter, good paradise. “