Reversing the reality, he accused Greece of lying and distorting the truth and not wanting a peaceful resolution of the problems.
The Turkish Minister of Defense “insured” again against Greece Hulusi Akar issuing threats and repeating it revisionist doctrine of the Turkish leadership for the Greek islands.
As reported by the SKAI correspondent, Manolis Kostidisin an interview with the Turkish channel, Haber Global, Akar emphasized that Ankara has a plan to defend its rights and interests in the Aegean, the Eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus, which it will implement “in different phases and stages”.
Reversing the reality, he accused Greece that he lies and distorts the truth and does not wish for a peaceful resolution of the problems.
“We will not allow our rights to be trampled upon, nor will we allow a fait accompli. We repeat this. This is what our president said. We’re not kidding. Do not attempt any adventure like spoiled brats, relying on others. Come like people, let’s sit down and talk.” he pointed out.
Read characteristic excerpts from the Turkish Defense Minister’s interview:
“We have plans to defend our rights and interests. On the subject of the fight against terrorism, in the Aegean, in the Southern Mediterranean, in Cyprus. We have our plans and we will implement them in different phases and stages. We also made the necessary additions.”
“But if the opposite side, instead of trying to solve the problems in a peaceful way, tells lies, distorts the truth, publishes photos of exercises that have taken place in the past and presents Turkey as allegedly preparing to land on the islands, then we tell them that you can’t get anywhere”. It is impossible. They can’t get there.”
“You do not take into account the Treaty of Lausanne, you ignore the condition of the demilitarization of the islands, for an island which is only 1950 meters from Turkey and 600 kilometers from Greece and has an area of ​​10 square kilometers, you claim a maritime area of ​​responsibility of 40,000 square kilometers and wait for Turkey to accept this. Let’s not get into ridiculous situations.”
“We will not allow our rights to be trampled upon, nor will we allow a fait accompli. We repeat this. This is what our president said.. We are not kidding. Do not attempt any adventure like spoiled brats, relying on others. Come like people, let’s sit down and talk.”
“From the wealth of the region, from the wealth of the Aegean in a fair way, our citizens, our countries can benefit”. “But in case this does not happen, we are determined, able to defend our rights and interests. Let them all know this”
“When the time comes and it is the turn of the Mediterranean Sea, our competent ministry will decide and carry out work there. We have declared this.”
“On the refugee issue, the European Parliament said more to Mitsotakis than what we say. on the issue of repulsions and they accused him of lying.”
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