The demilitarization of the islands and the joint exploitation in the Mediterranean are on the table again
Ankara has launched a new anti-Greek delusion, accusing Greece of aggressive speech and illegal actions and reluctance to sit at the dialogue table.
At the same time, he raises again the issue of demilitarization of the Greek islands, noting that our country violates international law.
«The Turkish Armed Forces continue to protect the rights and interests of our country and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in the Aegean and the Mediterranean“, Said the representative of the Turkish Ministry of Defense, Boutsu Naric Yokova, emphasizing that“Great efforts are being made to resolve all our problems in the context of international law and good neighborly relations.”
He underlined that “Despite Turkey’s well-intentioned and sincere approaches in the spirit of good neighborly relations and alliance, Greece unfortunately continues its escalating, aggressive speech, incitement and illegal actions, leaving unanswered all our calls for dialogue and meetings and continuing the unfounded of against our country».
Regarding the Greek islands, the representative of the Turkish Ministry of Defense pointed out that «Greece continues its violations on the islands with demilitarized regime, with military ships and aircraft and committed 953 violations in 2022. Again during this period 73 visits were made to these islands, 24 of them by the Deputy Minister of Defense and the violation of international law continued».
He added that Greece’s military activities towards the islands with a demilitarized regime constitute “Clear violation” the provisions of the Lausanne and Paris Peace Treaties.
Malosta said that the necessary initiatives are being taken on behalf of Turkey through diplomacy. “against such breaches and visits and activities are carried out in the context of reciprocity “.
However, the crescendo of provocation extended to her subject Mediterranean by indirectly referring to co-operation. “Our wish is for the Turks and the Greeks to live in peace, prosperity and security, making a fair use of the wealth of the region. “The Aegean is a sea of ​​friendship between Turkey and Greece.”
Referring to her issue “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” reiterated that the only solution for the island is “Two sovereign, equal and independent states”.
“According to the guarantees and the alliance agreements, we stand by our Cypriot brothers today, as in the past. “As a guarantor country, Turkey will continue to be the guarantor of peace, tranquility and security in Cyprus within the framework of international agreements and the legal rights deriving from international law,” he concluded.
