According to Turkey, Greece is militarizing the Aegean islands in violation of international law. Erdogan: “Nobody likes provocations”
Published on: 02-10-2022 08:26
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The increasingly strained relations between Turkey and Greece they ignite tensions in the eastern Mediterranean, where the two NATO countries compete for sovereignty and exploration rights. According to Ankara, Athens would have done so deployed some military ships off the Aegean Islands, according to international treaties they should remain demilitarized. The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned the Greek government, but the reactions were not long in coming.
Turkey’s accusation against Greece
It is still unclear whether Turkey’s accusations against Greece are based on true events. To date, the Athenian Executive called them “lies”.
In the past few days, the Anadolu news agency had spread the news, citing military sources and claiming to be in possession of a video two armored ships used on the islands Lesvos and samo.
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In detail, the two seagoing vessels would have transported in the Aegean Sea about 50 tactical vehicles between September 18th and 21st. According to Ankara, Greece received them from the United States.
A few weeks ago, the Turkish Defense Ministry made other allegations against Athens and denounced them violation of its airspace with Greek planes.
Erdogan’s threat
On the sensitive matter of the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan He submitted to a call for the Greek government to stop provocation, stressing that patience has a limit.
Photo source: ANSA Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in New York on the occasion of the 77th general debate of the United Nations General Assembly
“We know what game they’re playing and we know who’s behind it,” said the Sultan. “If Greece wants to avoid a catastrophe for its people – he warned – take my advice and avoid certain behaviors“.
According to the Turkish President, “the arming of the Mediterranean islands is not very intelligent and is not part of the relationship between two allies”. “No one loves provocations”pointed out that “if necessary, all available means will be used”.
diplomacy in the field
The hope of the Greek Prime Minister Kyriacus Mitsotakis that we can soon return to the path of dialogue.
As reported by the newspaper Ekathimerini, he said: “Turkey monotonously continues with its lies and threats, but she is alone in this game. They are not just targeting Greece, they are dealing with Europe as a whole and our NATO allies.”
In fact, international diplomacy immediately sided with Greece, as confirmed by the French foreign minister Catherine Colonna on his last visit to Athens.
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The White House also commented on the issue, calling Erdogan’s threats “useless” and specifying Greek sovereignty over the Aegean Islands “Out of the question”.
Photo source: ANSA