Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias says he is concerned over his country’s relations with neighbouring Turkey, as Ankara has repeatedly threatened its supposed NATO ally in recent weeks.
Foreign Minister Dendias stated that recent statements made by Turkish officials, several of which have been threats, are a cause of concern for the Greeks, stating that the country has become increasingly more aggressive since the Autumn of 2019.
He added that Turkey was going down a “dangerous path” and said that the rhetoric from Turkish officials was a “cause for concern,” noting that both countries will be facing elections in the coming year, the newspaperTurkey has made repeated threats toward Greece in recent weeks, with Turkey’s Vice President Fuat Oktay and Defence Minister Hulusi Akarlate last month during the 100th anniversary of an attack by Turkish forces on the Greeks in 1922.
“In these days when we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the great victory, we say clearly to Greece that, you saw how painful was the price of the adventure that began a century ago. We strongly recommend that you learn from history and avoid new adventures that will lead to disappointment,” Defence Minister Akar said.
Turkey has been particularly vocal regarding the islands in the Aegean, claiming that the Greek governmentGreece has also accused Turkey of more than just aggressive rhetoric, as a report from earlier this week claimed that Turkish fighter jets and unmanned aerial vehicles Turkey’s Vice President Fuat Oktay and Defence Minister Hulusi Akar launched a barrage of threats toward Greece this week, as tensions between the two countries remain high.
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