Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis briefed European partners on Turkey’s actions and the escalation of its aggressive rhetoric against Greece. The briefing took place at the meeting of the European Council (EUCO) on Thursday.
Mitsotakis said that it is Turkey that should reduce tensions. According to government sources, the prime minister also referred to statements made earlier by Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay from the occupied territories in northern Cyprus.
Oktay said on Thursday that “Turkey will challenge the sovereignty of the Greek islands if they do not demilitarize.” This is the “… eleventh” warning from Ankara over the past few weeks.
In addition, the Prime Minister of Greece welcomed the support of his colleagues and the mention of this issue in the conclusions of the European Council. across the Eastern Mediterranean in EUCO findings notes:
“The European Council expressed deep concern over the recent repeated actions and statements of Turkey. It must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all member states EU. Referring to its previous findings and the statement of 25 March 2021, the European Council expects Turkey to fully comply with international law, de-escalation for regional stability in the Eastern Mediterranean and sustainable development of good neighborly relations“.
Turkey has responded to this “stern” EUCO 37 warning with violations of Greek airspace by F-16 fighters, reconnaissance and other aircraft over the past couple of hours.
As the famous fable says: “And Vaska listens and eats”…
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