He specifically mentioned Zagreb, where the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos DendiasTurkey’s recent provocative actions, as well as Greece’s commitment to international law and especially the law of the sea.
“The Greek government is in a stable position. He is not drawn into escalation, he does not seek rhetorical exacerbation, he does not believe in such an interpretation of things. Greece has a clear understanding based on international law, international maritime law, European and global values, peace and stability. We are not going to slide, provoking rhetorical exacerbation. We are not interested in these things. They belong to other centuries, other eras, ideas about empires that do not concern us,” the Greek Foreign Minister replied. Turkish officials’ statements.
The Greek government is in a stable position. He does not seek rhetorical refinement, he does not believe in such an interpretation of things. They belong to other centuries, other times, ideas about empires that do not concern us (statement regarding the claims of Turkish officials). pic.twitter.com/806Mfk46uO
— Nikos Dendias (@NikosDendias) August 26, 2022
Unprecedented Akar Threats
Recall that earlier Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar lashes out at Greece in his statement to the Hurriyet newspaper.
On the anniversary of the Battle of Majikert (August 26, 1071), as well as on the 100th anniversary of the catastrophe in Asia Minor, Mr. troops.
The Turkish Defense Minister again referred to Turkish claims of “going after Greece” during NATO exercises, which Greece has repeatedly denied.
At the same time, he brought back the Turkish narrative about the demilitarization of the islands, and also mentioned Cyprus a few days after the announcement of the discovery of a large natural gas field in section 6 of the Cypriot EEZ.
“Everyone knows that if they make a mistake, we will answer many times, and everyone should have understood this,” he said.
Dendias: “The European perspective of the Western Balkans is one way”
It is noted that Nikos Dendias is at the annual meeting of Croatian ambassadors in Zagreb as a guest of his Croatian counterpart.
In this context, Mr. Dendias highlighted the excellent level of relations between the two countries, which are celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year, stressing that, according to diplomatic sources, these relations are a model for the wider Balkan region.
I am very pleased to speak at the congress of Croatian ambassadors. I must say that relations between Greece and Croatia have reached full maturity after 30 years (statement to the Croatian news agency “HINA”). pic.twitter.com/8qnbXK4yUB
— Nikos Dendias (@NikosDendias) August 26, 2022
In his speech, he reviewed the main priorities of Greece’s foreign policy, which revolves around six main axes: 1) Europe, 2) Middle East, North Africa and the Persian Gulf, 3) Western Balkans, 4) USA, 5) Africa, Asia, Latin America and 6) Multilateralism.
Finally, he referred to the European perspective of the Western Balkans, which, according to the same sources, is the only way to build stability and avoid a resurgence of revisionism in the region.
Meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Croatia
Earlier, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece was warmly welcomed by his Croatian counterpart Gordan Grlic Radman.
During the meeting, they discussed the further deepening of bilateral cooperation, based on the dynamics of recent years, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Twitter.
Zagreb l Warm welcome from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs @NikosDendias from Croatian colleague Gordan Grlic Radman at the annual conference of ambassadors, consuls general and military attaches ????????
Brief discussion on further deepening bilateral cooperation by capitalizing on the momentum of recent years https://t.co/DMkDcYcyUR
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs (@GreeceMFA) August 26, 2022
“I must say that relations between Greece and Croatia have reached full maturity after 30 years,” Mr. Dendias said in a statement to the Croatian news agency HINA on the sidelines of the conference.
“This year marks the 30th anniversary of our diplomatic relations. And I must say that Greek-Croatian relations are a success story for the EU and for the Balkans,” he said.
“We will continue to work together, jointly consider the issues of our region and jointly strive for the Western Balkans to become part of our European family,” he said.
#Zagreb l FM @NikosDendias speaks at the annual conference of ambassadors, consuls general and military attaches #Croatia
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Zagreb N. Dendias speaks at the annual congress of ambassadors, consuls general and military attaches of Croatia pic.twitter.com/Xa98SEbKBM
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs (@GreeceMFA) August 26, 2022
During his stay in the Croatian capital, the Minister of Foreign Affairs will be received by Croatian President Zoran Milanovic, and he himself will take part in a working dinner organized by his Croatian counterpart.
This visit to Zagreb, the fifth visit by the Minister of Foreign Affairs to Croatia since taking office, shows the importance of strengthening bilateral ties with other European countries that share the same values as Greece.
With information from APE-MPE
Source: Kathimerini
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