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Athens decided «not to enter into a polemic of statements» with the leadership of Turkey


Flag of Greece. File photoATHENA, May 23.Greek government spokesman Yiannis Ikonomou said that Greece is pursuing a «policy of principles» and will not enter into a debate about statements with the leadership of Turkey. So the official representative of the Greek government reacted to the statements of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan that Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had violated agreements reached at their meeting, and for him there is no longer a politician like Mitsotakis.»Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis defends both our national rights and international legitimacy with determination and effectiveness. Greece's foreign policy is strongly based on history, international law and our unions, no matter how it worries some, «Ikonomu said in a statement received by RIA Novosti. «We will not enter into polemics of statements with the leadership of Turkey. Our policy is a policy of principles,» an official representative of the Greek government said. His statement appeared shortly after Erdogan's address to the people after Cabinet meetings.Erdogan said that the Prime Minister of Greece for him «no longer exists» The Turkish President said that for him from now on there is no such politician as Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis, and the Turkish leader does not intend to «neither meet nor deal with him.» According to Erdogan, at a meeting with Mitsotakis, they decided that they would not interfere in their relations with third countries. «Despite this, he said everything that could be said against Turkey during his visit to the United States, urging not to give Turkey the F-16. This year we planned to hold a meeting of the strategic council, but for me there is no longer such a politician as Mitsotakis, I will not meet with him,” Erdogan said. According to him, Turkey cooperates with honest politicians who keep their promise. “Let him think for himself after that. The United States will not make decisions on the F-16 based on the words of Mitsotakis,» the Turkish leader added. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis, speaking on May 17 in the US Congress, called on congressmen not to approve the sale of weapons to Turkey, accusing it of trying to undermine stability in the Eastern Mediterranean and violation of Greek sovereignty. At the same time, Mitsotakis never uttered the word «Turkey.» Turkey is negotiating with the United States on the purchase of fourth-generation F-16 fighters. The US administration reacted positively to the supply of fighters. The upload must now be approved by Congress.Greek Prime Minister discussed «Turkish provocations» with Biden Mitsotakis and Erdogan met on March 13 in Istanbul. After the talks, Mitsotakis said that the meeting with the Turkish President in Istanbul laid the foundation for improving relations, and that the Supreme Council for Cooperation between Greece and Turkey could be convened in the fall. According to Mitsotakis, they decided to focus more on what unites them and less on what divides them, and stressed the need for a positive agenda, especially in the area of ​​the economy, where significant progress can be made in the coming months. Relations between Greece and Turkey has seriously escalated in recent years due to many issues, including territorial disputes. The two countries cannot agree on maritime zones. Greece and Turkey were on the verge of armed conflict three times in the summer of 2020, a general mobilization of the Greek armed forces was carried out. Greece at all international meetings declares that Turkey is violating international law, threatening war, but the European Union refuses to accept sanctions against Turkey. A number of EU countries have close economic relations with Ankara and object to tough sanctions. Greece, which has hosted one US military base in recent decades, has provided the US with eight new military bases since 2019. Athens says they are meant to protect against Turkey.Greek Foreign Ministry denies violating Turkish airspace

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