A strong and clear signal that her statements and actions Turkey unacceptable, unheard of and reprehensible, but also that “we are not afraid and not afraid” and “we reject neo-Ottoman nonsense”, sent the Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias at a press conference after a meeting with the French Foreign Minister Ekaterina Column in Athens.

As Nikos Dendias found out, Turkey is trying to turn back the clock of history, revive the Ottoman Empire and made it clear that the statements and actions of the Turkish side are unacceptable. “In our very long history, we have faced far greater threats. And I want to be clear, we completely reject this neo-Ottoman nonsense. I am using a word of Turkish origin so that it is fully understood,” he said.

At the same time, he said that Greece is not going to get carried away with nonsense, it is a European country, a modern democracy, committed to international law, the Charter of the United Nations, international treaties and advocating a constructive dialogue. always at the heart of international law.

🇹🇷 wants to turn back the clock of history. Restore the Ottoman Empire. Her statements and actions are unacceptable, unheard of and reprehensible. We do not hesitate and we are not afraid. We reject the neo-Ottoman nonsense (statement after meeting with the Foreign Ministry 🇫🇷). pic.twitter.com/wjtGlSTFuH

— Nikos Dendias (@NikosDendias) September 6, 2022

At the same time, the Minister of Foreign Affairs sent a message that Greece expects obvious support from its partners and allies.

In particular, he thanked his French counterpart for the information about the contacts he had in Turkey, and stressed that he fully shares the position he expressed to the Turkish Foreign Minister that there should be no escalation, no rhetorical escalation.