The Minister of Foreign Affairs intends to inform his European colleagues tomorrow, on Monday. Nikos Dendias for the recent signing of a “memorandum of cooperation” between his Government of National Unity Libya And her Turkey. Mr. Dendias is leaving tomorrow for Luxembourg, where he will take part in the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) of the European Union (EU).

On the agenda is Russia’s attack on Ukraine and relations between the EU and the EU. and China. At the same time, under the heading “Topical Issues”, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs will exchange views on current international and regional developments, including developments in Ethiopia, Iran and Lebanon, as well as on issues related to the 27th United Nations Conference on the Climate Convention ( COP27), which will be held in Egypt in November.

In this context, Mr. Dendias will inform his colleagues “of the recent signing of an illegal, invalid and non-existent ‘memorandum of cooperation’ between the governments of national unity of Libya and Turkey,” as highlighted in a ministry statement. foreign affairs.

It’s hard to even discuss MO, say Athens

As it was written in Card “K” yesterdayRecep Tayyip Erdogan’s insistence in high tones and rhetoric about Greece’s surprise “someday” is not a move that was not expected from Athens, although not until 24 hours after the 40-minute meeting between the two national defense ministers, Nikos Panayotopoulos and Hulusi Akar on the sidelines of the NATO ministerial meeting in Brussels. Although some “read” his entire position yesterday as a whole as different from the usual, it is clear that Mr. Erdogan himself prefers to keep pace with any Greek-Turkish developments. Erdogan’s statements are recorded even after leaks from Turkish diplomatic sources about the readiness for dialogue, unless, of course, conditions permit. In any case, any Turkish desire for dialogue will be appreciated over time.

The preservation of the Panagiotopoulos-Akar communication channel and the parallel discussion of expanding these contacts at different levels, however, is a positive development, although no one is in a hurry to declare optimism against the backdrop of Turkish overflights. Of course, apart from the tactics of constant overflights of islets such as Kinaros and Candeliussa, especially since August, no noticeable changes on the ground from the generally cautious behavior of the Turkish armed forces have been recorded in recent weeks. This peculiar tactic of Ankara to provoke but at the same time be willing to discuss is also not a novelty, since a similar position was maintained, for example, during the Oruç Reis crisis in 2020.

While the new Turkish Ambassador Tsagatay Ercigesh is expected to settle in Athens, which could be the link for any new developments in the next time period, the possibilities for any activation of other channels (other than between the two defense ministers) are de facto limited. First of all, the agreement in principle between Mr. Panagiotopoulos and Mr. Acar on frequent meetings between them shows the desire of both parties to maintain direct communication between themselves in order to avoid any escalation or any military accident. The fact that this channel is between ministers and not the military, as it was in the past, is solely due to the fact that after the 2016 coup, the ability of Turkish army officers to negotiate with their Greek counterparts has been drastically reduced. In addition, the possibility of resuming military confidence-building measures (CBMs) while maintaining the current conditions should be considered extremely unlikely.

Theodorikakos: Evros is not accessible, no matter what Turkey does

Explanations from her side Turkey for 92 migrants found without clothes in Euro asked the Minister for Citizens’ Protection. Takis Theodorikakostalking about a non-human image that refers to the Middle Ages.

Speaking to SKAI TV, Mr. Theodorikakos stated that “there is a daily threat on Evros due to the barbaric exploitation of illegal immigrants by Turkey, which systematically creates a problem along the Evros River. Yesterday’s event is really shocking. This is an inhuman image. This is barbaric behavior that belongs to the Middle Ages and not to the 21st century.”

Most of the 92 migrants found naked are Afghans, he said, but there are also Syrians. “They told Frontex officers that they were taken to Evros in three Turkish gendarmerie vehicles. Turkey should be asked for clarification on immigration,” he added.

The Minister of Civil Protection said that over the past 3.5 years, Greece has become stronger and strengthened militarily, and called on Turkey to “follow the path of friendship and cooperation and abandon such behavior.”

“Whatever Turkey does, the borders on Evros are inaccessible. No one will get through, no matter what tricks the other side comes up with,” the minister emphasized. Regarding the possibility of a provocation from Turkey, Mr. Theodorikakos said that “there is absolute vigilance and readiness to deal with any incident – and we will not say anything more.”

Recall that the police of the Border Guard Department, in cooperation with Frontex, rescued on Friday 92 migrants from the banks of the Evros River, who were left naked at the scene, according to the Ministry of Citizens’ Protection, which accused Turkey. “inhumane use” of migrants.

The migrants, as they themselves told the Greek police, were taken to Evros in three vehicles of the Turkish authorities, and then transferred to plastic boats to cross to the Greek side.

Mitarakis: Turkey’s behavior is a disgrace to civilization

In a post, Immigration and Asylum Minister Notis Mitarakis said: “Turkey’s behavior towards the 92 migrants we rescued at the border is a disgrace to civilization. We expect Ankara to investigate the incident and finally secure its borders with the EU.”

Katrugalos: The practice of exploiting refugees and immigrants from Turkey is unacceptable

The unacceptable practice of exploiting refugees and immigrants from Turkey was condemned by the head of the foreign affairs department of SYRIZA-PS, Giorgos Katrugalos. In a social media post, he said: “The unacceptable practice of instrumentalizing the suffering of refugees and migrants from Turkey is absolutely condemned. Greece must immediately internationalize the issue of the 92 refugees on Evros in the UN and the EU. It is not enough to ask Turkey to investigate this matter.”

Turkish challenge: “Be a little more civilized”

Turkish Deputy Interior Minister Ismail Çataklı issued a challenge, stating in a post: “Since you have not been able to find a single case of human rights violations by Turkey, you are keen to expose the image of the brutality you have caused as if Turkey caused it. Come on, it doesn’t really matter. Just be a little more civilized,” he wrote.