The Minister of Immigration categorically denied the push back from the Greek authorities, saying that it is Turkish propaganda and that the publications of the international media on the issue are based on sources of the Turkish Coast Guard.
The A scene of increasing tension set up by Turkey in Evrosdescribed by Minister of Immigration and Asylum Notis Mitarakis speaking on SKAI TV and the show “Today”, stressing however migration flows to our country remain low.
He explained that as the level of Evros has receded and islets are formed, immigrants are placed there with the help of Turkey in order for Greece to look for them later.
According to Mr. Mitarakis, there is full tolerance of the Turkish authorities and many times migrants are transported by Turkish gendarmerie cars. Greece, he added, welcomes these suffering people and implements a strict entry prevention policy.
Turkish propaganda about push backs
The Minister of Immigration categorically denied the push back by the Greek authorities, saying that it is Turkish propaganda and how international media reports on the subject are based on Turkish Coast Guard sources.
He explained that Turkey today does not have the political power to blackmail the EU like in 2016 and that is why it has been under political pressure.
It is tragic that Greek parties are preparing an attack against Greece
Mr. Mitarakis said that it is tragic how Greek opposition parties are preparing an attack against Greece on border guarding in Evros in the European Parliament. Asked which parties he refers to, he stressed that these moves are made by the European left to which he belongs. SYRIZA and the European socialists to whom it belongs PASOK.
He added that this is a move that contradicts the national line, which was presented in a united manner in NATO by the Greek MPs who responded to the Turkish Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar.
