PM Tsipras stresses the importance of the Greek Diaspora

Tsipras called the expatriates the best ambassadors of Hellenism in the US, "a country which plays a very important role in the world and in all the important decisions that concern the future of our country."

The prime minister thanked on behalf of the Greek people the expats for their unrelenting efforts all these years, regarding the defense of national interests and the fact that they constitute the leading ambassador of those interests.

Speaking about the economic crisis in Greece, Tsipras said that "the Greek people has been the victim of options that led to the gradual lifting of the country's sovereignty and led to the need of a loan which resulted in the implementation of policies which in recent years have weakened the production base and the economy of our country."

On the refugee issue, he said: "We have showed the good, human, and true face of Europe, as poor people gave their savings to refugees."