By Penelope Galliou
In the counterattack with “prescription” of Evros and with a weapon of International law, Athens passes against provocative escalation of Ankara, with the Prime Minister giving the stigma of the tactics that the country will follow in this aggressive Turkish frenzy, which manifests itself alternately between verbal explosions and provocations in the field. The successful response to the hybrid attack by thousands of migrants that Greece received in Evros in February 2020, immediately publicizing the Turkish provocation around the world, with updates from the UN, NATO and the EU to the world public with interviews in strong international networks such as CNN, show the way to deal with the current Greek-Turkish crisis, in addition to the constant readiness and vigilance of the Greek Armed Forces and the country’s authorities. THE The tactic of internationalizing Turkish delinquency seems to be a one-way street for the Greek sidewhile declaring in all tones the Greek positions that are based over time and non-negotiable on the observance of international law and the rules that govern the principles of good neighborliness.
The “signal” of internationalization was given by Kyriakos Mitsotakis
From his step Davos Economic Forum in Switzerland the Greek Prime Minister Although he once again advocated dialogue between the two countries, he sent a clear message to Turkey and Tayyip Erdogan that he was wrong to believe that Greece would view its neighbor’s review as inappropriate, clarifying that any illegal activities and provocations would be internationalized.
Specifically, he stressed that “We are neighbors with Turkey, we will always need to talk and we will always keep the communication channels open, we will never be the ones to cut off communication with our neighbors. “On the other hand, if President Erdogan thinks that I will not defend Greece’s sovereignty and our sovereign rights, or I will not ‘internationalize’ that Turkey is behaving as a reviewing power, then he has the wrong impression.”
You are invited to comment on the unprecedented at the same time large number of overflights of Turkish fighters over Greek islandsthe Prime Minister spoke of an unacceptable practice, stating that “I will raise this issue, whenever I am given the opportunity, until Turkey changes its behavior.”
After all, the tactic of internationalization was followed from the first moment of the manifestation of the new Turkish provocation, the results of which can be seen from their first reactions. State Department and the Commission as well as from the initiative of the G.G. of the European External Action Service, Stefano Sannino who, as he announced via Twitter, conveyed the EU’s concern about the violations of Turkish fighters near Alexandroupolis in Ambassador of the Permanent Representation of Turkey to the EU, Mehmet Kemal Bozey calling on Turkey to respect international law. “I conveyed to Ambassador Bozey of the Turkish Permanent Representation to the EU our serious concern about the flights of Turkish military aircraft near the Greek city of Alexandroupolis. “Respect for international law and abstention from actions that undermine cohesion among the allies are at this critical juncture more important than ever,” Sanino said.
The full support to the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis “to speak openly and to defend Greece from the Turkish attacks” was expressed by the leader of the EPP Central Committee, Manfred Weber. In particular, Mr. Weber in a post on Twitter notes: “Full support to Kyriakos Mitsotakis to speak openly and defend Greece against Turkish attacks. If President Erdogan is committed to NATO, he must stop provoking allies. The question is does he really want to be part of our union of values? “ asked the head of the EPP.
Greek readiness at all levels
Athens from the first moment declares that it is ready to face and diplomatically but also on the field whatever form the Turkish provocation takes, while considering that under the current circumstances there can be no productive and meaningful dialogue.
Moreover, in order for the dialogue to take place, Ankara’s inflammatory rhetoric must disappear, all provocative action on the ground must cease, and, of course, Turkey must accept the rules of international law on the basis of which this dialogue could take place. Athens sets these conditions over time and unwaveringly in order to make progress in bilateral talks.
“It is obvious that in order for there to be a dialogue with a result and not just to be seen, it must be based on two assumptions. Let there be no inflammatory rhetoric or aggressive actions and let there be a common basis of international law on which we rely. “As long as these conditions are not met, it is self-evident that there can be no meaningful dialogue.” explained o Minister of State George Gerapetritis advocating for open channels of communication but “there should be a mutual understanding, we can not go it alone with the obvious,” he clarified.
That’s the reason for Erdogan’s frenzy
After all, this is not the first time that the Greek side has faced the Turkish frenzy that manifests itself whenever President Erdogan is at a disadvantage, either internally or under international pressure. At the present juncture the explosion of the Turkish president The presence of Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Washington was clearly triggered and his important contacts, however, this occasion is added to a number of other factors that “blur” the image of the great leader that Tayyip Erdogan wants to project, especially as he approaches the Turkish elections in 2023. Factors such as the international upgrade and the strengthening of Greece, the upgraded energy role of our country in the Balkans and Eastern Europe, the strengthening of Greek-American relations and the expansion of the American bases at the “door” of Erdogan, in Alexandroupolis and of course the armament upgrade of the Greek Armed Forces. The Turks are now facing major problems even with a lack of spare parts, due to the “freezing” by the US Congress of any armaments agreement with Ankara. Add to this the turmoil inside Turkey with the economy collapsing and inflation skyrocketing, the front in Syria troubled and the image of the powerful mediator seeking to play a role in the Ukraine-Russia war strengthening the leadership. of the profile, also did not “come out”.
“I can not think of the Turkish president but what I can say with certainty is that Turkey can not benefit from his attitude” commented on a government official, noting in contrast, the image of Greece which has proven to hold the reins of stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean region enjoying the trust of its allies and the international community.
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