Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Turkiye is fueling tensions and making “unacceptable” comments questioning Greece’s sovereignty in the Aegean Sea.
“Turkey is provoking tension and portraying Greece as an alleged aggressor,” Mitsotakis said during a press conference.
“There is no one abroad who believes that the Greek islands are a threat to Turkey,” He added.
“I find the recent statements of the Turkish president unacceptable,” Mitsotakis said warning that “the constant provocation” by Turkish politicians “is extremely problematic.”
The Greek prime minister said that he “cannot imagine a Greek-Turkish conflict with Turkey attacking” and that he is “always open to meeting Erdoğan.”
Turkiye’s unacceptable comments increase tensions
“We will always try to keep communication channels open,” Mitsotakis added.
His comments come after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan earlier this month accused Greece of occupying demilitarized islands in the Aegean Sea.
He said that Turkey was ready to “do what is necessary” when the time comes.
Turkiye’s unacceptable comments increase tensions
Turkiye’s unacceptable comments increase tensions
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Turkiye is fueling tensions and making “unacceptable” comments questioning Greece’s sovereignty in the Aegean Sea.
“Turkey is provoking tension and portraying Greece as an alleged aggressor,” Mitsotakis said during a press conference.
“There is no one abroad who believes that the Greek islands are a threat to Turkey,” He added.
“I find the recent statements of the Turkish president unacceptable,” Mitsotakis said warning that “the constant provocation” by Turkish politicians “is extremely problematic.”
The Greek prime minister said that he “cannot imagine a Greek-Turkish conflict with Turkey attacking” and that he is “always open to meeting Erdoğan.”
Turkiye’s unacceptable comments increase tensions
“We will always try to keep communication channels open,” Mitsotakis added.
His comments come after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan earlier this month accused Greece of occupying demilitarized islands in the Aegean Sea.
He said that Turkey was ready to “do what is necessary” when the time comes.
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