On the occasion of the new provocative statements of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who brought back the issue of the demilitarization of the Aegean, the parliamentary representative of PASOK-KINAL, Dimitris Manzos criticizes the government and the Greek prime minister, pointing out that “it raises serious questions about the willingness of the Greek government to see a “moderate new beginning” again”. after Vilnius.

Specifically, Mr. Manzos states:

“The resumption by Turkish President Erdogan of the issue of the demilitarization of the Aegean islands, and his claim that he raised it in his recent meeting with the Greek Prime Minister, raises serious questions about the willingness of the Greek Government to see a “moderate new beginning” again, after Vilnius. Besides, it is not the only challenge. Yesterday’s statements by the Turkish President from occupied Cyprus, on the day of Attila’s anniversary, as well as the refusal to grant permission for the operation of the world monument of the Monastery of Panagia Sumela, are particularly negative developments.

The escalation of Turkish provocation confirms that the evolution and progress of Greek-Turkish relations is not a matter of communicative “good intentions” but of geopolitical realism. As long as Turkey’s revisionist policy continues, relations of mutual trust will remain a distant and unattainable goal.

Any approach must be made on the firm ground of international law and the country’s international alliances, with an unwavering line and a united voice in support of national positions, without windows of concessions.”