Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, in his speech from the aircraft carrier Anadolu, referred to Turkey’s intentions to continue the dialogue and the good climate in relations with Greece, with respect for borders and rights, based on international law, as reported by the correspondent of SKAI in Istanbul, Manolis Kostidis.

“We respect the borders and the rights of our neighbors. Our issue is to protect the rights and interests of our people and our country, to ensure the safety of our 85 million citizens, to protect the lands of 780 thousand square kilometers of our homeland.

To protect our rights and interests, in our airwaves and on our seas, we augment the strength of our soldiers with tools and weapons systems of high technology.

As I have mentioned, first with Greece and with all countries, we are in favor of maintaining our relations in a friendly manner, with dialogue within the framework of good neighborly relations and international law. Our goal is peace, security, tranquility. We continue our contacts and work with Greece as well. There is a very positive atmosphere. Our hope and desire is that this continues.

Now they know the genie is out of the bottle. Turkey is big,” said Mr Hulusi Akar.