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In the conflict over gas reserves in the Mediterranean Sea, the Turkish president attacked Greece and France. In a speech, Recep Tayyip Erdogan also issued a new threat.
In the dispute over gas reserves in the Mediterranean, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again hardened the tone towards Greece and France. Political leaders in Athens and Paris are “greedy for money” and “incompetent,” the head of state in Ankara said on Sunday.
Since the discovery of rich gas reserves in the eastern Mediterranean, there has been a heated debate about their exploitation. Both the EU members Greece and Cyprus, as well as Turkey claim the relevant maritime areas and support this by sending warships.
Erdogan makes threats
“When it comes to fighting, we are ready to be martyrs,” Erdogan said in a speech. He added: “The question is: are those who rebel against us in the Mediterranean willing to make the same sacrifices?”
“Do the Greek people accept the risk they are in because of their greedy and incompetent leaders?” Erdogan asked. “Do the French people know the price they will have to pay for their greedy and incompetent leaders?”
Relations between the two NATO countries, Greece and Turkey, are extremely tense. Given the situation, France has increased its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean as a sign of its support for Greece.
