Fire against the “six” alliance of the opposition in Turkeywith an eye on the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections, launched on Wednesday Recep Tayyip Erdoganwith references also to Greece, while he reaffirmed Ankara’s position to include Finland, but not Sweden, in NATO.

In the last field, similar statements were made Mevlut Cavusogluwhich, at the same time, brought back the well-known rhetoric of Turkey for “violations” of treaties by Athens and For demilitarization of the islands.

Erdogan: “Six” turns a blind eye to Greece

Referring to yesterday’s statement of the positions of the “six” on foreign policy issues, the Turkish president instructed the opposition alliance:He declares that he will abandon efforts to protect our rights in the Aegean, and thus sends his regards to Greece.“.

He also attacked his opponents on the F-35 issue. “They say that they will return to the F-35 program, in which, however, there are conditions for concessions from our sovereign rights. In fact, they welcome those who are systematically the enemy of Turkey.”

“We are closely following developments regarding NATO expansion. Sweden, don’t overdo it! As long as you allow my holy book, the Quran, to be burned, torn apart, and for this to happen under your protection, we will not say yes to joining NATO. On the question of Finland our opinion is positive, but on Sweden it is negative. Know this,” the Turkish president added.

Tsavusoglu: Greece violates treaties

For his part, the Turkish Foreign Minister, speaking at the forum, once again accused Greece of violating treaties between the two countries.

“When Greece violates the demilitarized status of the islands, this is a clear violation of the Lausanne Treaty of 1923, as well as the Paris Treaty of 1947. I am sending a letter to the UN that this is a clear violation of the treaties, ”he said in a rebuttal of his speech.

On the issue of NATO expansion, Cavusoglu followed Erdogan’s line. “With regard to any challenge or threat, whatever it may be, our position is clear. As long as they comply with the tripartite agreement, our point of view will be positive. However, without implementationin any situation, our position is extremely tough. As I said at the beginning, of course, our security concerns must also be taken into account,” he said characteristically.