Turkish President Erdogan has criticised the British weekly over its cowl story, which referred to as on outsiders to concentrate to Türkiye’s upcoming elections, claiming that the nation is “on the brink of disaster” beneath the incumbent president.
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British weekly The Economist can’t decide the destiny of Türkiye, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan mentioned, referring to a current cowl story within the journal.
“Does the British magazine determine the fate of Türkiye? My nation determines it. Whatever my people say happens in Türkiye. The British magazine cannot determine the fate of Türkiye,” Erdogan advised reporters after Friday prayers in Istanbul.
Erdogan’s remarks got here after The Economist revealed a narrative calling on outsiders to concentrate to Türkiye’s upcoming elections, claiming that the nation is “on the brink of disaster” beneath Erdogan.
Türkiye’s Communications Director Fahrettin Altun on Thursday blasted The Economist for its “cheap propaganda” on Türkiye, saying: “Outrageous headlines and provocative imagery might help them sell their so-called journal, so we congratulate them on their ingenious marketing techniques! But we must remind audiences that this is sensationalist journalism based on cheap propaganda and disinformation.”
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Provocative actions by Greece
About Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ current remarks on Türkiye, Erdogan mentioned Greece is taking steps opposite to each the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne and different agreements by arming the Aegean islands.
Mitsotakis on Thursday mentioned Greece is not going to go to battle with Türkiye and that the 2 nations could make efforts to scale back tensions within the area.
“These statements of Mitsotakis are not sufficient to determine the fate of the region in particular,” Erdogan mentioned.
He added that in worldwide conferences, Türkiye says no matter is critical relating to Greece.
“So, they (Greece) will take care of themselves,” Erdogan mentioned.
Türkiye, a NATO member for over 70 years, has complained of repeated provocative actions and rhetoric by Greece within the area in current months, together with arming islands close to Turkish shores which are demilitarised beneath treaty obligations. It says that such strikes frustrate its good religion efforts in the direction of peace.
Later as we speak, talking at an occasion in Istanbul, Erdogan mentioned Ankara has no downside with Greece so long as it “does not mess” with Türkiye within the Aegean Sea.
“They say: ‘Türkiye produced a missile called Typhoon. What will happen if it hits Athens?’ We don’t have such problem of hitting Athens, as long as you act smart,” he added.
However, Erdogan asked: “Will Türkiye sit idly if Greece attempts to arm the islands?”
“Look, Mitsotakis, you’re talking here and there again. Keep in mind that the Crazy Turks will come if you attempt to make a mistake,” Erdogan warned the Greek prime minister.
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Source: AA
