New message for Turkeyin the wake of yesterday’s “episode” with Tayyip Erdogan at the leaders’ dinner in Prague, on the sidelines of the meeting of the European Political Community, sent Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who was present at the EU summit meeting.

“Greece never provokes, she responds confidently, she responds every time she is provoked. On this occasion, in front of the 43 leaders who were present at the meeting of the European Political Community, I repeated what I said at the UN: Greece cannot be blamed for escalating tension in the Aegean when Turkey raises issues even relating to sovereignty. Greek islands,” the Prime Minister said, adding:

“It is impossible to continue softening relations between the two countries when this rhetoric continues. Greece is not one of those who close the door to dialogue. We are confident that international law is on our side. It was a first-class opportunity, thanks to the dialogue, as it happened in front of the leaders, and everyone understood who is the one who provokes and raises the tone, and which country is confidently defending its sovereignty and sovereign rights without closing the door of dialogue. We close all windows for every call, we leave the door open for dialogue.”

No response to Erdogan’s attacks on Greece at Prague summit

If Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Tayyip Erdogan did not exchange glances on the first day of the meeting of the European Political Community in Prague and even sat at dinner at separate tables, then towards the end of the dinner, the Turkish president once addressed 43 leaders again made a completely unprovoked attack on Greece, accusing her, on the one hand, in whipping up tension, and on the other hand, declaring that it is Turkey that wants good neighborliness and is even ready for dialogue.

The Prime Minister of Greece immediately took the floor, emphasizing that it is Mr. Erdogan who directly questions the sovereignty of the islands and he must immediately stop. He added that instead of provoking tension, the Turkish President should come to understanding and dialogue without excessive rhetoric, as responsible leaders do.

Later in a press conference, Erdogan continued his attacks on Greece and even stated that Greece and Cyprus had requested a meeting, adding that “we have nothing to say at the moment” while not ruling out the possibility of a conversation in the future. . However, in response to a journalist’s question if he meant Greece, he added that “we will arrive one night”, which indeed “you understood well. Whatever country is harassing us and attacking us, we reply that we can come suddenly one night.”