The Democratic senator refers in his interview to “Kathimerini tis Kyriaki” to the possibility of a new S-400 purchase from Ankara, but also to the geostrategic role of Alexandroupoli
The chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the American Senate sends a resounding message to Turkey to comply with its alliance obligations in an interview with “Kathimerini tis Kyriaki”, Robert Menendez.
Mr. Menendez expresses concern over reports that Turkey is considering the possible purchase of an additional Russian S-400 missile defense systemwhich he points out, would be another clear violation of US sanctions imposed by CAATSA (Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act).
“From the ongoing violations of Greece’s airspace to the delay in Sweden and Finland’s NATO accession process, I sincerely hope that Turkey will change course and live up to its responsibilities towards the Alliance, being a constructive partner in the region which we all hope it can be. Until then, I cannot support the sale or transfer of American F-16 fighter jets to Turkey,” he underlines.
He also notes that Ankara’s progress under Erdogan cannot be ignored, stressing that “the democratic process in Turkey has been significantly undermined, religious freedom is under constant pressure, we have seen unjustified arrests of US embassy officials, record levels of attacks on independent journalists and complete suppression of the fundamental rights of free speech. The latest military activity this week in Syria is further evidence that Erdogan is simply not acting as a responsible actor on the world stage. As Russia continues its violent and illegal invasion of Ukraine, the government of Turkey has a responsibility and an opportunity to unequivocally demonstrate its commitment to NATO and the shared principles and values ​​that characterize this important partnership.”
The Democratic senator from New Jersey emphasizes its geostrategic role Alexandroupoliswhich he visited a few days ago and in this context highlights the importance of the growing American military presence in the city.
The chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the US Senate proclaims the need to continue and deepen the multi-level cooperation between Greece and the US, from defense and security to the fields of emerging technologies, the digital economy, port development and commercial shipping. The message is also addressed to the interior of the two countries, as both are in the process of elections, America with the November midterms for the Senate and the Parliament, and Greece with the parliamentary elections that, according to the prime minister, will be held next spring.
Read the entire interview in “Kathimerini tis Kyriaki” published today.
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