Answered the challenges of Ankara Ministry of Foreign Affairswho asks her Turkey not to interfere in the internal affairs of Greece, in connection with Ankara’s statement about this “Turkish minority” of Thrace.

At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that Greece does not accept referrals from third countries.

Detail announcement:

“Turkey is once again trying to get into the internal affairs of another state, violating the fundamental rules of international behavior.

Greece is a state of law, respects international law and fully fulfills its international obligations arising from international conventions such as the Treaty of Lausanne, unlike Turkey.

We do not accept requests from third countries such as Turkey, let alone when they concern Greek citizens.”

Problems for the “Turkish minority” in Thrace

Recall that two provocative statements by the Turkish Foreign Ministry preceded one on the topic of the catastrophe in Asia Minor and the other about the “Turkish minority” in Thrace.

For this second release in a tweet post Ministry of Health of TurkeyX noted: “We support the Turkish minority of Western Thrace, which has not stopped its struggle for human rights and freedom, despite threats and pressure.”

In fact, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs referred to recent allegations by SYRIZA MP from Xanthi Hussein Zeybek that he received threats on his lifeasking the Greek authorities to investigate the matter and punish those responsible.

Despite all the threats and pressure, we support Batı Trakya Türk Azınlığın, which does not give up in the fight for human rights and freedoms.

We are waiting for the Yunnan authorities to investigate this important case and punish the perpetrators. https://t.co/i69EbMffeR

— TS MFA (@TC_Disisleri) September 16, 2022

It is noted that the deputy from SYRIZA gave an interview to the Turkish channel “A Khaber” a few days ago, where, in particular, he said: “We are not worried, we are not afraid. In our just struggle, we will continue to defend the rights of our people, the Turkish minority of Western Thrace, to the end.”

At the same time, he spoke of “great tensions” between Greece and Turkey and a “tense atmosphere” over the election of a pseudo-mufti in Xanthi, as well as threats he had received in the past from the Golden Dawn. In addition, Mr. Zeybek reported that a Greek citizen had recently threatened to kill him during a live broadcast.

Katrugalos Statement – ​​ND Reaction

Some time ago, the head of the Foreign Ministry, K.O. SYRIZA, George Katrugalosissued a statement on the matter stating that the Treaty of Lausanne clearly states that there is a Muslim minority in Greece.

“Obviously, people of Turkish, Pomak and Gypsy origin belong to it, and they have the right to self-determination in accordance with national and European legislation,” he notes.

“A very clear and serious point was made about the minority in Mr. Ceybeck., but also for the fact that he addressed the Turkish channel on this issue. Our position on Turkish interference in the internal affairs of Greece is clear,” he said.

At the same time, Mr. Katrugalos emphasizes that it is unacceptable to hear threats against the life of a Member of Parliament.

There was a reaction from a member of parliament and the head of the department of international relations New Democracy, Tasso Hadzivasileuwho wrote in a tweet:

“Xanthi MP for SYRIZA Hussein Zeybek says on Turkish television: “We will continue to protect the rights of the Turkish minority.” Finally, why do opposition parties show tolerance for such unacceptable positions of their deputies?”

MP Xanthi @syriza_gr Hussein Zeybek says on Turkish television: “We will continue to protect the rights of the Turkish minority.” Finally, why do opposition parties show tolerance for such unacceptable positions of their deputies? https://t.co/TpgFFhT7KX

— Thassos Hatzivasileu (@tasos_chatziv) September 15, 2022