A tireless worker, if not a pillar of Greek foreign policy, mainly in times of great choices for the country and its placement in the geopolitical becomes, the former Foreign Minister passed away yesterday at the age of 97. Petros Molyviatis. Courtesy and blank nature and primarily a person of common acceptance by most political spaces, Petros Molyviatis sealed with his political journey not only the governance of the ND founder, Konstantinos Karamanlis, But to a large extent the modern culture of Greek diplomacy, based on a moderate perspective, being a career diplomat himself.
Mild, realist, Petros Molyviatis was deeply aware of international politics and balance of power, as well as the Greek high strategy of Greece, which he de facto shaped almost leading in specific times of modern history. On the one hand because he fully possessed the content and role of foreign ministeras he counted three terms (2004-2006, 2012 and 2015) in the post, having earlier served as Director of the Prime Minister’s Political Bureau (1974-1980), Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic (1980-1985 and 1990-1995) and MP of New Democracy (1996-2004).
Due to the defense of the country’s vital interests, the consensual disposition it has shown over time, has opened stable channels of communication, as was the case in the case of Antonis Lebanonwhich although derived from the ND’s opposing lineup, that is, PASOK, was a lifelong friend and regular interlocutor of Petros Molyviatis until the end of his former alter ego life. Andrea Papandreou. To the point where Petros Molyviatis operates a few times as a crop -dedding belt during the “co -habitation” period (1980–1985), such as when Andreas Papandreou chose him Christos Sartzetakis For President of the Republic, leaving Constantine Karamanlis Meteor. At that time, the latter had authorized “instead” in consultations with PASOK Petros Molyviatis.
Absolutely dedicated and devoted to the national duty, Petros Molyviatis often functioned as a “messenger” of the country in its bilateral relations, but also as Konstantinos Karamanlis’ confidentiality, building bridges and conditions of communication with many of his leaders. Of course, the promotional efforts in favor of the national agenda were not missing, as in the case of Cyprus and his Greek -Turkishwhose foundations were laid under the ministry of Molyviatis.
After all, the peaceful coexistence of the two peoples was almost existential for Petros Molyviatis, born in Chioswith family roots from Ayvalık.
Such testimonies really deserve to be renewed to keep them alive in memory of young people.
Because their message is that in the most tragic moments of history can shine acts of humanity, love and solidarity. Summarizing “The Chronicle of the Ten Days of Ayvali (Kydonia) 1922”, his mother’s and sister of the great painter, Elias Venice“Love Molyviat-Venice was a rare man who was very deeply aware of debt. Debt to her brother Elias Venizi, whom she tried to save life in the destruction of ’22, risking her own life, “Petros Molyviatis said, stressing that” through the whirlpool of this war, love Molyviatis-Venice Elias Venice from the Death Battalions. “
“Greece, the New Democracy, and all of us who have known him, are saying goodbye to Petros Molyviatis. A person who sealed Greek diplomacy with his action. While in his thinking he accompanied the evolution of center -right in our country for many decades. He served his homeland as a Member of Parliament, Minister and close associate of Konstantinos Karamanlis, “the prime minister said in a message, Kyriakos Mitsotakisadding to the deceased that “he also served the public ethos with his discreet presence, low tones and unifying spirit. A worthy Greek goes into history. My sincere condolences to his family. “
ND: He left his imprint on public life
Farewell to one of its historical executives, the announcement of Petros Molyviatis’ extraction was issued by ND. In detail, the announcement:
“The New Democracy family bids farewell to a historical executive, Euphrates, Petros Molyviatis.
He was born in 1928 in Chios.
He studied Law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He pursued a career in the diplomatic corps, with major positions: in the permanent delegations of Greece in the UN and NATO, as well as at the Greek Embassies of Moscow, Ankara and Pretoria.
He was three times the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Director of the Political Bureau of Prime Minister Konstantinos Karamanlis (1974–1980), twice Secretary of the Presidency of the Republic (1980–1985 and 1990–1995) and a Member of the New Democracy (1996–2004).
He served his homeland and faction with dedication, morality and honesty and left his imprint on public life.
In his relatives we express our most sincere condolences. “
Representative of his inter -party acceptance and recognition were his condolences to his condolences PASOKwith Harilaou Trikoupi referring to a “euphoric of political life, who served with morality and consistency the national interests as the head of Greek diplomacy”, but also of Koumoundouros, as “the legacy of Petros Molyviatis reminds her of Rearrangement and new balances, “SYRIZA said, saying goodbye to Peter Molyviatis.