Message from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the Greek Diaspora in the United States of America regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic
My compatriots in America,
Greece is entering its second month of emergency measures imposed by the pandemic. Together with the illegal immigrant invasion at our border, we also faced the attach from this invisible enemy against our health. The first battler was won. While the second, we are beating every day. Due to quick and bold decision of the government. With the state’s mobilization. And with the responsible behavior by all citizens in cities and villages.
During these difficult times, my thoughts are with my brothers beyond the borders. Greeks wherever they may be – and especially those in the United States, in New York, where there are many outbreaks, and unfortunately, many losses from Covid-19. The Motherland is by your side!
Experience from our country shows us that calm and solidarity bring results. So, stay home, taking care of your personal health and of the most vulnerable. And stand by each other. The Embassy and the consulates will remain open to you. And the diaspora organizations with our Church are one of the most stable networks of support and mutual aid.
Finally, travel mentally, to get the courage of the homeland, decreasing the distance between us: Contact your relatives. Watch Greek shows on television and online. Get to know our new platform, www.greecefromhome.com. Try Greek lessons. And using the memories from your travels here, color the grayness that is temporarily besieging us.
My compatriots,
Your grandparents and parents started off from a small country without means, but with inexhaustible strength and ingenuity. They settled down and succeeded in these new homelands, overcoming all difficulties. This is what, we too, will accomplish.
With responsibility and discipline, soon this trial of the pandemic shall pass. And that moment will come, when we will be healthy and with the fewest possible losses. So that we may meet again, united and strong, in the summer, in our homeland.
Greece has always needed the support of her children. And they, wherever they may live, have always needed her bright sun and blue seas.
I wish you all health and courage,
And we will meet again soon!
