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The President of Turkey addressed a message to the people on the occasion of the celebration of the 98th anniversary of the victory of the Kemalist forces on the Asia Minor front. Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
“The successes from Syria to Libya and from the energy sector in the Black Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean to the fight against terrorism is a clear indication of our willingness to we defend the rights and interests of our countryErdogan emphasized during the laying of a wreath at Kemal Ataturk’s mausoleum this morning in Ankara and went on to say:
“Specially in Eastern Mediterranean, Turkey will not succumb to intimidation and blackmail and will continue to defend their rights under international law and bilateral agreements. “
It is recalled that in his message yesterday, the Turkish president, energizing the growing tension at the level of Greek-Turkish relations, had emphasized the following:
“It is certainly not by chance that those who are trying to get our country out of the Eastern Mediterranean are the same ones who tried a century ago to take over our homeland.”
“Our nation will not hesitate to cancel its aspirations in”Blue homeland“, analogous to those of the Treaty of Sevres, because then our nation was victorious despite misery and lack of opportunities.”
For his part, the chancellor of his neighbor, Mevlüt Tsavousogluyesterday launched a fierce attack against our country.
“Greece can work in areas that have rights, we have nothing to do with that. They cannot extend their territorial waters to 12 miles in the Aegean.” The decision made by our National Assembly years ago is in force and this is a cause of war, “Turkey’s foreign minister said on a pro-government television program.
“This is a cause of war,” he repeated.
Referring further to the Turkish research vessel Oruc Reis, Mr. Tsavousoglou “The Turkish research ship Oruts Reyes will remain in the eastern Mediterranean for 90 days,” he said.
He added that Navtex will be broadcast intermittently and “partially”, so the Oruc Reis will move to different areas each time and on different dates.
“The first Navtex will involve research in western areas (including the Turkish-Libyan memorandum) and at the end of the quarter, Oruc Reis will approach the (Turkish) mainland,” Tsavousoglu said.
Oktay’s provocative statement
Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay comments on Greece’s EEZ delimitation agreements with Egypt and Italy, he said:
“If the attempt of Athens to expand its territorial waters is not a reason for war, then what is it?”
“Are you expecting us to accept this? If this is not the cause of the war, what is it? Our nation listens to no one when it comes to its independence and freedom.” No matter what the price is, “Oktay said.
“Turkey will protect its rights in every sacrifice in every square meter of the eastern Mediterranean, in every cubic meter of that water,” Oktay said.
“We say this to Europe: Turkey will never renounce its rights, including those of the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean,” he added.
The response of the Greek foreign minister
“Turkey’s unprecedented perception that it can threatens to use of violence “The neighboring countries, when they exercise their legal rights, is contrary to modern political culture but also to the fundamental provisions of international law,” emphasizes the Chancellor in a statement.
“We call on Turkey to realize that international law and the values on which the modern international order is based are binding on all nations of the world,” he said. indicates the maximum risks “.
“Turkey is bound by Article 2 (4) of the Charter of the United Nations, among other things. If you have a different perception, to say it explicitly».
“In any case, we remind you that the exercise of Greek sovereignty is not subject to any form of Turkish veto,” the statement concluded.
EU Ultimatum
An ultimatum was given by European Union in Turkey to comply with and stop arbitrary actions and violations of international law; otherwise, European leaders will resort to sanctions.
The emergency Summit which will take place on September 24 and 25 is aimed at EU relations. with Turkey and, therefore, if by then there has not been a de-escalation in the region and the conditions for dialogue with the neighboring country have not been created, a series of severe penalties will be on the table.
The EU High Representative for foreign policy Josep Borrell was clear in his remarks on Friday following the completion of the informal Foreign Affairs Council in Berlin. He stressed that in the near future he wants both he and the President of the European Council, Germany, to try to create a “space for talks on all matters of complicated and difficult relations with Turkey. “
