He pointed out that it is appropriate for all Member States to emphasize their commitment to maintaining the inviolability of borders and respect for international treaties, especially in the current context.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, provided detailed information to his European Union counterparts regarding the escalation of the Turkish provocation.
According to diplomatic sources, Mr. Dendias stressed that Turkey’s provocative and delinquent behavior has escalated to a rhetorical level and on the ground.
He underlined the ongoing revisionism of Turkey, which is expressed both by constant threats and by a direct questioning of the sovereignty of the Greek islands.
The Foreign Minister thanked those who have already condemned these actions.
He pointed out that it is appropriate for all Member States to emphasize commitment to maintaining the inviolability of borders and the respect for international treatiesespecially in the current situation.
According to the same sources, the Foreign Minister also referred in detail to the recent Turkish provocative actions, including overflights and violations near strategic points, such as the port of Alexandroupolis, as well as the instrumentalization of immigration especially in Evros, where there is an increase in attempts to enter our country illegally.
Finally, the Foreign Minister briefed his counterparts on developments in the Western Balkans, in the light of his recent tour of the region, as well as the Summit of the South East European Cooperation Process.
In his speech, Mr. Dendias reiterated the need to send a clear message to the region regarding their European perspective and in the light of Ukraine’s European perspective.
He stressed the need for the immediate start of accession negotiations with Albania and Northern Macedonia and reiterated that Greece will continue to contribute through the provision of technical assistance.
The Foreign Minister concluded by saying that all his interlocutors expressed concern about energy and food security, due to the war in Ukraine, as well as the penetration of review forces in the region.
For these reasons, accelerating the European perspective of the Western Balkans becomes even more imperative.
