Hulusi Akar mentioned Greece made false accusations in opposition to Türkiye reminiscent of “expansionism, revisionist policies” with a purpose to cowl up its personal errors.
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Greece continues its provocative actions within the area, the Turkish defence chief mentioned, referring to developments within the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean.
“Although we extend a hand of peace, Greece insists on continuing its provocative actions and rhetoric that constantly increase tensions,” National Defence Minister Hulusi Akar mentioned throughout his go to to navy posts within the southern Kilis province close to the border with Syria, in response to a ministry assertion issued on Sunday.
“Türkiye’s policy is very clear. We call it international law, self-defense, and the rights of our own (Turkish) Cypriot brothers. They still refuse to see it.”
“Greece wants a maritime jurisdiction of 40,000 square kilometres to the 10 square kilometre Meis Island, and they are arming the islands in violation of the treaties. We will not allow it” – Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar pic.twitter.com/PWKfzCWPJG
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Athens needs 40,000 sq. kilometres (15,444 sq. miles) of the maritime jurisdiction with the zone that it attributes to the 10-square-kilometre (4-square-mile) island of Meis, which is round 600 kilometers (373 miles) from its mainland and simply 2 kilometres (1.24 miles) from the Turkish coast, he mentioned, including that Ankara would by no means enable this to occur.
Also, Athens is constant to arm japanese Aegean islands in violation of worldwide agreements and treaties, Akar added.
“We continue our activities in a state of vigilance with great seriousness and sensitivity against all these,” he said, adding Ankara will not allow any fait accompli on issues related to the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean seas.
Türkiye, a NATO member for over 70 years, has complained of repeated provocative actions and rhetoric by Greece in the region in recent months, including arming islands near Turkish shores that are demilitarised under treaty obligations.
Ankara says that such moves frustrate its good-faith efforts for peace.
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Source: AA
