Dear compatriots,
It is with great emotion and respect that I address all Greeks abroad, expressing my warm wishes and conveying the feelings of love of the homeland, on the occasion of Christmas and New Year holidays.
Although you live far from your ancestral homes, you keep their memory alive and our traditions vibrant. Thanks to your contribution, the Greek language echoes across the globe. With your presence from small villages to large urban centers, you are becoming part of the unbroken historical continuity of Hellenism.
Your achievements in the countries where you live and excel, through your scientific, business and cultural activities, move and inspire us.
The Greek state is grateful to you for your contribution to the preservation of our ideals and the timeless promotion of our heritage throughout the world. Your dedication to maintaining our collective identity in your new homelands demonstrates, in practice, the unbreakable ties that connect us as a nation. As worthy ambassadors of Greece, through the initiatives you undertake and the dynamism that distinguishes you, you strengthen Greece's position on the international stage.
The year 2024 comes to a close, with ongoing geopolitical tensions and numerous social challenges that threaten the foundations and cohesion of modern democracies. Greece, as an integral member of the European family, remains committed to the fundamental principles and values of international law. It builds bridges of friendship with countries and peoples, charting an outward-looking course that promotes regional cooperation and development, while safeguarding its non-negotiable national rights. Our participation for the next two years in the United Nations Security Council brings with it a sense of responsibility, and also marks Greece’s unwavering commitment and tireless and sustained efforts to ensure security and peace worldwide. In the globalized environment we live in, Greece, always on a creative trajectory, looks forward to the active collaboration of the Greek communities.
Dear compatriots,
The strength of Greeks is derived from their unbreakable unity and unanimity, elements that are particularly valuable in today's unpredictable era of crises and challenges. Greece embraces Hellenism everywhere as an inseparable part of its national existence, recognizing its vital contribution to progress and prosperity.
On these Holy Days, I warmly wish you Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with health, progress, prosperity, and personal happiness.
December 23,2024
December 23, 2024