Greece’s dynamic trajectory in economic development, energy and national security was the focus of Kyriakos Mitsotakis during his speech at the reception hosted in his honor by Greek American organizations in the main hall of the Union League Club in New York, with the prime minister honoring five prominent Greek Americans at the end of the event – four living and one posthumously, with the daughters of the late Nikos Mitropoulos, Ariel and Alexandra, receiving the honorary plaque.
Specifically, John Calamos, Dean Metropoulos, Nick Gage and Paulette Poulos were honored for their journey and contribution to the Greek American community and society in general, while Nikos Mitropoulos was honored posthumously, with his daughters Ariel and Alexandra Mitropoulos receiving his award. Among those present were Archbishop of America Elpidoforos, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou, Greece’s Ambassador to Washington Aikaterini Nasika, state senators Michael Gianaris and Andrew Gounardes, state representative Michael Tannousis, “Ethnikos Kyrix” publisher Iraklis Diamataris and editorial advisor Antonis I. Diamataris with his wife, Litsa Diamatari.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis honored, among others, veteran journalist and author Nicholas Gage at the event held at the Union League Club
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis with daughters of the late Nikos Mitropoulos, Ariel and Alexandra. Right: Warm handshake between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and New York Consul General Ifigeneia Kanara
Miranda Kofina, Litsa Diamatari, Antonis I. Diamataris, Dr. Georgios Kofinas and Dr. Georgios Daggas, during the event at the Union League Club“He has done amazing work in Greece,” Catsimatidis’ message on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ achievements
At an event coordinated by OHI Foundation Executive Director Mike Manatos, the prime minister was introduced by Greek American businessman John Catsimatidis, who initially reflected on his personal relationship with the Prime Minister’s father, the late Constantine Mitsotakis, and a concert with Frank Sinatra in Athens. “I was very close to the Prime Minister’s father, as well as his sister,” he said, recalling stories from the past, including the episode with Frank Sinatra in Athens, where as he said, “your father requested dinner for 30 people, but invited 300 of his best friends.” Referring to today’s Greece, he praised the country’s progress under Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ leadership: “I wanted to congratulate him because he has done amazing work in Greece. Even President Trump said yesterday that he has done tremendous work. Tourism is soaring, technology, agricultural production, renewable energy. You have a smart man who knows what he’s doing,” emphasized Mr. Catsimatidis, also referring to migration and national security issues. “Mr. Prime Minister, you are doing outstanding work. Your father would be very proud of you,” said Mr. Catsimatidis.
Source: ekirikas.com
