The Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy said he expected Turkey to be unequivocally committed to good neighborly relations, international agreements and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
Turkey continues to distance itself from the EU, stressed on Monday the Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy, Oliver Varchell, The European Commission sent a new message to its neighbor on Monday challenging Greek sovereignty and provocative overflights in the Aegean.
Reports of Turkish fighter jets over Greek territories are a source of concern, said the Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy, speaking at the Plenary Session of the European Parliament, stressing at the same time that “the questioning of Greek sovereignty over some of its islands is counterproductive, and runs counter to de-escalation efforts in the Eastern Mediterranean. “
Mr. Varcheli said that he is expected from Turkey to commit unequivocally good neighborly relations, international agreements and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
Oliver Varchelli pointed out at this point that “the biggest challenge with Turkey remains the lack of prospects for a solution to the Cyprus problem”, stressing that it must stop its provocative actions in Varosia.
Turkey continues to distance itself from the EU, which is why the accession negotiations remain frozen said the Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy. He emphasized the need to focus on the rule of law and fundamental rights, and said that it was even more important now with the crisis over political parties, human rights defenders, members of the media and women.
The European Commissioner reiterated Turkey’s refusal to respect the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights Osman Kavala and pointed out that the European Commission will continue to bring the issue to the discussions with the Turkish interlocutors.
He noted, however, that Turkey remains a key partner for the EU in areas of common interest, and described as “positive” the fact that “tensions with Turkey have eased in recent months, as Turkey’s provocative actions in the Eastern Mediterranean receded in 2021.” .
The need for the war in Ukraine to end, and with it to prevent it destructive model of authoritarian leaders that at any price or pretext they will encroach on the borders of their neighbors, said on Monday the Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the opening of the International Maritime Exhibition Poseidonia 2022. “This is a task of the international community, but also of the whole civilized world, with temporary costs today, but with great profit tomorrow,” the Prime Minister underlined.
The European Union must not repeat itself with Erdogan the mistakes he made with Putin pointed out the president of PASOK-Movement for Change Nikos Androulakisalso speaking in plenary of the European Parliament on the aggressive rhetoric and delinquent behavior of Turkey.
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