The scenarios for a possible involvement of the Souda base in the Middle East with a blow to it was fired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in a radio interview with Thessaloniki’s Status FM radio station on Thursday morning.
“It has no basis and I will not comment on military meetings, in which the Armed Forces are considering various scenarios and are ready for any possibility. Explicitly and categorically denying that this does not appear and does not exist on the horizon ยป Mr Mitsotakis said characteristically.
The prime minister also talked about the latest developments in the Middle East, saying, among other things: “Scaling does not help, we can endanger a regional conflict. Iran should not have nuclear weapons, but the solution can only come through a negotiation, in which Iran will abandon any ambition to acquire nuclear weapons. “ For the possible change of leadership in Iran, Mr Mitsotakis said: “It is not a matter of the Greek government to indicate the style and ethics of the regime in Iran.”
In addition to the prime minister, a position on the subject of Patriot took and the Ministry of National Defense, stressing in a statement that “theTransfers of specific weapons systems are obviously outside the framework of public debate. “
The Ministry’s announcement states:
“The Ministry of National Defense, according to its constitutional role, must take, regardless of any time, all necessary measures for the security of the country and citizens. And that is doing.
It is recalled that National Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has proposed the creation of the country’s defense, multi -level and anti -ballistic potential, with almost taking up his duties.
This creation, in order for the country to be able to face modern forms of threats, is part of the holistic approach under the name “Achilles’ Shield, which is already being implemented under the” Agenda 2030 “, after the approval of the new structure of forces and the 12 -year equipment program by the Parliament.
The movements of specific weapons systems are obviously outside the context of public debate. “
To set up pre -trial
“With yesterday’s debate in Parliament on the establishment of a pre -trial committee, a cycle of toxicity closed, which divided and misinformed the citizens. The important thing is that two ND ministers are referred to the Judicial Council, we believe that politicians should deal with the natural judge, such as other citizens, and this is predicting our rationale for the revision of Article 16. I recall that we have already removed the deadline. “
Mr Mitsotakis stressed in question that “the Judicial Council has the opportunity to fully investigate this case, the important thing is that the case is going there, which had to go from the beginning and hopefully the trial will soon begin. From the outset we had said that only justice can shed light on the case, the aim of conspiracy theories was to hurt the government, and I cannot help but refer to political absurdity to involve two right -wing and far -left parties accusing the prime minister of the prime minister. Yesterday’s evolution puts end titles in all of this and developments are now about justice. “
For projects in Thessaloniki
Concerning the ongoing infrastructure projects in Thessaloniki, where he tours today, Kyriakos Mitsotakis referred to Flyover and pointed out that “it will be delivered within the first half of 2027. I understand the temporary hassle, but everyone recognizes that this particular work will give it a very important traffic. Thessaloniki will be much better. ” The prime minister also confirmed that he has asked the ATTIKO METRO to carry out studies on the extension of the subway to western Thessaloniki. “Thessaloniki has never seen so many gathered projects,” Mr Mitsotakis said. Finally, in a question about the redevelopment of the TIF, the prime minister said that “I hear the reservations of the municipality and the citizens, I think some are justified, we will come back before the TIF”.