Farewell messages for her death emblematic personality of Greek diplomacy, Petros Molyviatiswho passed away at the age of 97, was sent by state and political actors in the country.
The President of the Republic Konstantinos Tasoulas said that “full days, national and public offerings, Petros Molyviatis died. Distinguished diplomat, who honored the post of Foreign Minister, close and valuable associate of the late Konstantinos Karamanlis, Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic, MP of New Democracy and President of the Foundation ” which began in 1974. “
He went on to say that “the political normalcy and stability of the country, the mild political climate as possible, its prudent and effective foreign policy owes much more than we know because of its innate discretion. There was a euphoric public life that leaves us with a rare example of high morality and real and modest patriotism. At this time of sadness for his expatriate, I am expressing my warmest condolences to his relatives. “
Mitsotakis: Sealled Greek diplomacy with his action
“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. But he also served the public ethos with his discreet presence, low tones and his unifying spirit. A worthy Greek goes through history. My sincere condolences to his family, “said the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for the loss of Petros Molyviatis.
Pavlopoulos: Petros Molyviatis defended our homeland in full
Former President of the Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos noted that “I bid farewell to Euphrates Petros Molyviatis. It is one of the rare cases that every Greek is entitled to say that his loss truly leaves an incomplete gap in the public life of the country. “
He added that “Petros Molyviatis was the closest associate of Constantine Karamanlis and joined him when he performed the national achievement of the restoration of democracy and the institutional and political consolidation of the Transition. As a diplomat and a politician, Petros Molyviatis defended our homeland and our national issues at all critical times. He honored me with his timeless friendship and that is why I personally feel his loss to the greatest extent possible. I express my sincere condolences to the children of Laura and George and his grandchildren. “
Karamanlis: Greece today loses a great man, a real patriot
“With pain, respect and gratitude for what he offered to the place I bid farewell to Petros Molyviatis. Greece today loses a great man, a real patriot who has struggled throughout his life for the promotion, promotion and defense of national law. His long journey from the diplomatic body, his active presence on the side of Constantine Karamanlis and his term as foreign minister highlighted his virtues: wisdom, prudence, moderation, sense of duty, selflessness. I personally lose a very own man of mine. I will always keep in my memory his valuable teachings and his legacy. To his favorite children George and Laura and in his grandchildren I express my sincere condolences, “he said in condolences His former Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis.
Karamanlis: “Respect and gratitude for what Petros Molyviatis has offered to the country”
Samaras: We have linked us sincere personal friendship and common anxiety about our national issues
Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras stressed that “Petros Molyviatis went into history. A great patriot, a great patriot, served the public with self -denial. He was devoted to foreign policy pursued for many years on the side of Constantine and then by Kostas Karamanlis. We have been linked to a sincere personal friendship and a common anxiety about our national issues. Condolences to the family and his relatives. “
Dendias: We will always remember him for his decency, seriousness and sense of duty
“Petros Molyviatis served with dedicated and zealous national interests as a member of the diplomatic corps, as a Member of Parliament and as a foreign minister. A close associate of Konstantinos Karamanlis, he actively contributed to our country’s successful effort to join the United Europe. We will always remember him for his decency, seriousness and sense of duty that distinguished him. Sincere condolences for his death, “Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said for Petros Molyviatis.
ND: He served the homeland and the line with dedication, morality and honesty
The New Democracy in her condolence message said that Petros Molyviatis “served his homeland and faction with dedication, morality and honesty and left his imprint on public life.”
The whole message:
“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. “
PASOK: Petros Molyviatis was a Political Life Euphrates
“Petros Molyviatis was a euphoric of political life, who served with morality and consistency the national interests as the head of Greek diplomacy. The modest political reason and the sense of duty that had him were recognized by political friends and opponents. We are addressing our sincere condolences to his family, “the PASOK – Change Movement said in a statement.
SYRIZA: Peter Molyviatis’ legacy reminds the need for a clear national strategy in foreign policy
Finally, SYRIZA – a progressive alliance, emphasized that “despite the ideological differences and different approaches, recognizes its institutional seriousness and commitment to the defense of Greece’s international position and its pursuit of stability and peace in the region.”
What he said:
“SYRIZA -Demonal Alliance expresses its deep sadness over the loss of Peter Molyviatis, a man who served consistently and feel the country’s foreign policy.
Petros Molyviatis had a long run in public life, linking his name to critical moments of modern Greek history. As an ambassador and then as a foreign minister, he served with commitment and adequacy the need for stability in Greece’s international relations, especially in times of tension and uncertainty.
SYRIZA-PS, despite ideological differences and different approaches, recognizes its institutional seriousness and commitment to the defense of Greece’s international position and its pursuit of stability and peace in the region, based on international law.
Peter Molyviatis’ legacy recalls the need for a clear national strategy in the country’s foreign policy, especially in today’s times of challenging international law and rapid international rearrangements and new balances.
In his family and relatives we express our sincere condolences. “