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Economou for “freezing” MOE: Turkish challenges do not go unanswered

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The Turkish actions are unacceptable, they constitute a violation of the country’s sovereignty and this is a challenge that does not remain unanswered, commented the government spokesman, Giannis Oikonomou, regarding the freezing of the Greek-Turkish meetings for the Confidence Building Measures.

He added that the Turkish provocations “are in no way in line with the spirit and content of the recent meeting of the Prime Minister with the Turkish President”.

And all this shows that “the climate is not conducive to MOE meetings“, Said the government spokesman.

With reference to new step of Athens to Ankara He stressed that the Turkish provocations will not go unanswered, the issues will be raised everywhere, the Turkish provocations will receive answers.

With reference to Financial Times article Mr. Oikonomou commented that some countries are preparing to pay in rubles for Russian gas, adding that this is a “technical issue that will be clarified at the meeting of European energy ministers”.

“The country will continue to supply energy and not endanger the country’s energy security, but also to pay in a way that does not violate the spirit of sanctions against Russia. In any case, we paid in euros and we will continue to pay in euros, “he said.

He added that there is no danger for the security of Greece’s energy supply.

Asked how Athens sees its request Finland to join NATOhe said that “we see it in a positive mood” and that there will be statements by the Prime Minister after his meeting with his Finnish counterpart.

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