Meeting with its foreign minister TurkeyMevlut Cavusoglu, had on February 15 in Ankara o shipowner and owner of Seajets, Marios Iliopoulos, to express practical support and solidarity to the neighboring country and to announce it solidarity donation of 1 million euros to support those affected by the earthquakes.
In this context, he also had a meeting with the former Prime Minister of Turkey, Binali Yildirim and short conversation with the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Mr. Cavusoglu, during joint statements, said: “Thank you very much for your very touching and meaningful gesture, which we greatly appreciate. This donation symbolizes the solidarity, respect, love and humanity that is important for Turkey and Greece to have between them. This move is very important and constructive for both countries.”
In conclusion, Mr. Tsavousoglou thanked Mr. Iliopoulos and Seajets again.
On his part, Mr. Iliopoulos pointed out: “In ancient times, when Greece wept, Rome did not rejoice. Today, when Turkey is crying, Greece cannot rejoice. Tens of thousands of our people lost their lives in the powerful earthquake that hit Kahramanmaras and Gaziantep, and many more are suffering today from this disaster. Solidarity, love, respect and humanity. We offer 1 million euros to support homeless families. Greece and Turkey in a peaceful and friendly context can be the power of the Eastern Mediterranean with the versatility, diplomacy and geographical positions of the two countries. In natural disasters, we all have to be present, in solidarity, because the universe is watching everything and deciding. We wish and dream of a friendly and profitable relationship for the Greek and Turkish people, since yes we have in the past a lot that divides us but in the present a lot unites us, for a constructive future for both peoples. Me, my family and Seajets laid the first foundation stone in this direction.”
Returning to Greece, Mr. Iliopoulos noted: “Inspired by the day of love and our enormous love, me and my father’s for the Aegean, we will proceed to donate a significant amount to the islands served by Seajets for the health shield and the improvement and development of education”.
Relevant information on this matter will be announced during a press conference to be held on February 23, 2023.
Source: News Beast
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