She’s ready to meet the Greek side Turkey through the Minister of Defense, Hulusi Akarjust days after he spoke with Greek Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos in the context of the NATO defense ministers’ summit in Brussels.

The Turkish Defense Minister, in his new statements, indicates that the problems in the Aegean “can be resolved through mutual negotiations”, while emphasizing that Ankara does not accept any “fait accompli”.

“We strongly adhere to the position that the problems in the Aegean can be solved through mutual negotiations. Everyone should know that we will not allow a fait accompli. We adhere to a responsible policy of common sense. We are ready to meet,” he said.

“We say that we are for the Aegean Sea to be a sea of ​​friendship and a fair distribution of all wealth. Turkey is a reliable ally, it does not threaten anyone,” he added.

Akar: Dialogue without the intervention of third parties

After meeting with his Greek counterpart Nikos Panagiotopoulos, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar sent a message in favor of a dialogue between Athens and Ankara “without the need for third party intervention.” At the same time it was mentioned and on the issue of the purchase of the US F-16highlighting how the Turkish side expects a good decision, but pointedly noting that Ankara is considering alternative options. “We declare that problems can be solved through international law, good neighborly relations, peaceful ways and methods and dialogue. At the meeting, he stressed the importance of meeting more often and strengthening dialogue in the context of good neighborly relations”said Mr. Akar, adding:

“We must agree on a comprehensive and permanent solution. To solve the problem, good-neighborly relations and international relations are necessary. We are two NATO allies. We must solve our own problems. For this reason, dialogue becomes a necessary tool for us. We believe that it is beneficial for both countries to maintain our relations in a way that does not cause tension. It is necessary to solve the problem between Turkey and Greece without the need for third party intervention. It is important that both Turkey and Greece meet to resolve problems by focusing on a positive agenda.”

Recalling that consultations, disengagement processes and negotiations on confidence-building measures are underway between the two countries, the Turkish Defense Minister stressed: “We see that all three channels have been stopped at the moment. These conversations and work in these areas must begin. We estimate that these studies may begin in the near future. Our delegations met twice within the framework of confidence building measures (CBMs). We went to Athens. The Greek delegation came to Turkey once. Therefore, we expressed the opinion that we are waiting for the Greek delegation in Ankara for the fourth meeting. We hope that such dialogues will begin in the coming days.”

“We will continue to do our best for peace and stability. Turkey does not pose a threat to friends and allies, it is a reliable, strong and effective ally. Everyone should know this. We hope that the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean will become a sea of ​​friendship, that all wealth will be shared fairly, and that a peaceful and secure environment will emerge. We will always be one step ahead towards the world. We want peace, we believe that peace can be achieved through dialogue. We declare that we expect third countries to solve problems, that they see our sound and logical arguments in accordance with international law, that they do not consider the issue only from the point of view of EU solidarity, but that they see the facts objectively and fairly. Let everyone know that if they take a stand, this will help not to resolve events, but to break the deadlock,” he further stressed.