PASOK Raises Concerns Over Government’s Middle East Strategy: Calls for Peaceful Interventions

Nikos Androulakis, the president of PASOK, expressed deep concern over the developments in the Middle East following recent escalations. He emphasized that the expansion of conflict could have immediate repercussions in the region. According to PASOK officials, the international environment remains geopolitically unstable and requires a strategic approach characterized by consensus, seriousness, and low rhetoric, all aimed at ensuring national security and defending sovereign rights. ‘The military strike by the U.S. on Iran represents an extremely dangerous escalation in a highly sensitive area,’ Androulakis stated in a press release. ‘We express our profound concern about the possibility of generalized destabilization in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, which will directly affect our region. As a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council and an active member of the EU and NATO, Greece must firmly stand for peace, respect for international law, and the peaceful resolution of disputes.’ Looking ahead to the NATO and EU summits this week, the government is urged to support initiatives aimed at de-escalation. ‘Peace through diplomacy is not a sign of weakness; it is a strategic responsibility to humanity. Our country must be a voice of stability and a bridge of understanding in the region,’ he concluded. Overall, PASOK voices its concerns regarding the government’s tactics on national issues, with Androulakis calling for immediate updates to political leaders and convening the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament. Referring to recent developments concerning Mount Sinai and statements from Libyan representatives, he noted these developments as ‘uncertain’ and ‘unpleasant.’ ‘We advocate for a foreign policy that delivers results, not one based on public relations maneuvers,’ he stressed, urging the government to handle national issues with seriousness and responsibility.