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Georgiadis described the agreement as a measure that \u201csecures the freedom of the Greek state\u201d against a Turkish or any other threat. He welcomed the deal as highly significant for Greece\u2019s armed forces and foreign policy, while describing the agreement as a strategic alliance that serves the long-term interests of the Greek people.<\/p>\n
Georgiadis: \u201cWe Serve the Interests of the Greek People\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Georgiadis made the remarks while responding to an urgent question from Communist Party of Greece (KKE) MP Vasilis Metaxas, who criticised the minister for \u201ccelebrating\u201d the agreement.<\/p>\n \u201cThe agreement secures the freedom of the Greek state. And the freedom of the Greek state against the Turkish threat or any other threat is a more important issue,\u201d Georgiadis said.<\/p>\n He also accused the KKE of attempting throughout the summer to undermine the alliance through protests at Greek ports.<\/p>\n \u201cHowever much you of the KKE try all summer to undermine the alliance with the antics you are staging at the ports, we will maintain and serve the alliance because we serve the interests of the Greek people, not the Soviet, communist, proletarian or Palestinian [interests],\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Earlier, the KKE had condemned the agreement, arguing that it accelerates Greece\u2019s preparations for war and further involves the country in what it described as imperialist regional plans.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n