AT Greek-Turkish relationship and in her recent escalation of rhetoric Turkey the prime minister spoke out against our country Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a press conference at TEF after a related question he received from “Kathimerini” and Stavros Papantoniou.

In particular, the prime minister was asked if he was afraid of an acute episode and if there were open channels of communication. Mr. Mitsotakis condemned the Turkish rhetoric and stressed that he is always open to meeting with Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

“I consider the recent statements of the President of Turkey unacceptable. The constant provocations by the Turkish establishment are extremely problematic. Before the elections, parties in Turkey exaggerate nationalism, but undermine good neighborly relations. We are not going to follow them in a stream of harsh statements. It would be irresponsible and not in my character. But we will give clear answers,” he said, adding: “Turkey is provoking tensions and presenting Greece as the alleged aggressor. There is no one abroad who believes that the Greek islands pose a threat to Turkey. We will build our alliances even more consistently We will equip our EDs, but we will also have channels open with Turkey. I did not blow up bridges with Turkey. I am always open to meet Erdogan. He does not want to. But I have heard this before. And finally, we met and will meet Again, there is a meeting of the European political community in Prague, which may be attended by Turkey, but let Turkey know that if she is there, she will be confronted with Greek argumentation.”

In a follow-up question on the same topic, he said: “I cannot imagine a conflict between Greece and Turkey with Turkey as the aggressor. If this happened, Turkey would receive an answer catalytic. Turkey knows the degree? readiness Greek Armed forces”.

Referring to Ukraine said: “Our position draws a line between countries that abide by national laws and those that they conspire those who consider themselves weak. The support we provide is of great importance to Greece. “Let the cough stop” to anyone he fantasizes something similar”.