“Greece systematically promotes good neighborly relations, peace and stability in the wider region, resolving outstanding issues with its neighbors based on the application of international law and international maritime law in the context of respect for the principles and values ​​of the UN Charter. How did he deal with countries such as Italy, Egypt and Albania,” Greek diplomatic sources say, commenting on yesterday’s statements by Turkish officials on the normalization of bilateral relations between Greece and Turkey.

The same sources add: “Faithful observance of these rules is a condition for resolving our only dispute with neighboring Turkey, which is the delimitation of the continental shelf and the EEZ. We welcome any step that will lead to the normalization of our relations with Turkey, and Greece is ready to respond.”

Cavusoglu proposes investigative and confidence-building measures

Turkish Foreign Minister spoke with warm words about Greece on the occasion of emergency assistance after a deadly earthquake Mevlut Cavusoglu Greek journalists.

“Greece was one of the first countries to support Turkey and send search and rescue teams and ambulances,” Cavusoglu said, calling Nikos Dendias a “friend.”

“My friend Nikos Dendias came to Hatay and we saw how devastating the earthquake was in ten provinces, mostly eleven, but especially in Hatay. We thank all Greek teams and our friends from different countries for their support. The Greeks also actually expressed their support and solidarity, we also saw the programs on television. We used to support each other too. I mean, as neighbors, we supported each other as people and states when we faced such crises and disasters. Yes, we had disagreements, from time to time we had unresolved issues, and, unfortunately, we had aggravations. But, as we discussed with Nikos Dendias, I think there should be a de-escalation and we should not wait for another disaster to work together,” he said characteristically.

Talking about the backstory of his meeting Ibrahim Kalinhis adviser Tayyip ErdoganWith Anna-Maria Buradirector of his diplomatic department Kyriakou MitsotakisCavusoglu revealed three of the six points of the Turkish proposal, namely the continuation of intelligence contacts, the discussion of confidence-building measures (CBMs) and the continuation of military negotiations within NATO.