ISTANBUL – ANSWER. OUR Anchor blames her Athena for “provocative actions and rhetoric” and emphasizes that Greece’s weapons programs could increase tensions in the region. In a message published after the meeting Turkish National Security Councilunder his chairmanship Recep Tayyip ErdoganIt was reported that “continued provocative actions and rhetoric, as well as efforts to equip the region, will do nothing for the region other than heighten tensions.” In the same statement, Ankara states that “it was specifically emphasized at the meeting that we will not accept any fait accompli against Turkey’s national security and interests.”

The National Security Council of the neighboring country raised the issue of Greece’s arms programs for the first time. However, at the previous meeting, Ankara demanded the immediate demilitarization of the islands, but this time there is no such reference.

Military analysts in the neighboring country argue that Turkey must find immediate solutions for its aviation during 2023, as by the end of the year Greece will have at least 18 Rafale and 18 F-16 Vipers that will begin to change the balance in the air. Aegean Sea.

He argues that the choice of Athens could lead to an escalation of tensions.

In a statement from the National Security Council, Ankara emphasizes that it supports its open door policy. NATObut sends a message Sweden and Finland, as it states that “it has been stressed that States wishing to join the Alliance must act in accordance with the law and spirit of the Alliance and must comply with their obligations arising from the memorandum of understanding on combating terrorism and organized crime, especially PKK/KCK – PYD/YPG and FETO, with concrete steps as soon as possible.”

The announcement included detailed mention of attacks on the Koran in Sweden and the Netherlands. “The heinous attacks, which are a manifestation of anti-Islamic racism and directed against the sacred values ​​of billions of people, are strongly condemned. It was recalled that those who undermine values ​​such as freedom of religion, conscience and thought, and encourage and defend actions that cannot be explained by democracy and freedom of speech, are complicit in this hate crime that violates human rights.”

Meanwhile, the reaction of the Turkish media to the response of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the threats of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who referred to the “war” against Greece, was harsh. “The response-scandal from Mitsotakis to Erdogan’s statements. Provocative threats,” A Haber TV reported. The Son Dakika website had a detailed link to the statements of Mr. Mitsotakis: “The Greek Prime Minister has once again gone beyond the permissible.”