In a speech marking the 80th anniversary of Karparthos’ liberation, former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis emphasized the need for Greece to consolidate its national strategy regarding Turkish claims in the Aegean. He rejected the legitimacy of Turkey’s Blue Homeland doctrine and urged for the delineation of maritime boundaries respecting international law. Karamanlis highlighted the importance of strong national defense, economic activity in Greek islands, and strategic alliances to counter Turkey’s longstanding ambitions.