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Today’s statements from senior government officials confirm that we are not close to starting Greek-Turkish dialogue or at least we are no closer than earlier in the week.
The government insists that the condition for starting the dialogue with Turkey is the withdrawal of the Oruc Reis and escort ships from the eastern Mediterranean.
The government line was summarized by Kyriakos Mitsotakis with the phrase:
“6 clear words: challenges stop, discussions begin.”
However, Ankara insists on starting a dialogue with Oruc Reis to continue investigations. From this opposition to the withdrawal of ships, the dialogue “hangs”.
Dendias – Stoltenberg
The government’s position for the departure of the Turkish ships was repeated by Nikos Dendias in a telephone conversation with the NATO Secretary General Jens stoltenberg.
According to the information, Mr. Dendias expressed the dissatisfaction of Athens with the Stoltenberg study to announce a dialogue agreement.
He also stressed that the document with the ideas of his secretary NATO is being studied by the government, while its reception does not constitute the beginning of a dialogue with Turkey
A statement that shouldn’t have been made
In a similar tone and the Stelios Petsas to heaven:
“The NATO GG movement talking about a supposed agreement should not have been made. It had to stay on a technical level as its proposal and not create impressions either abroad or at home. We have said many times that whoever holds public office should act with the seriousness imposed by the position he occupies. And the Secretary General NATO has a great position. “
The government spokesperson highlighted that:
“If Turkey means what it says, it can stop the challenges, start the talks, so that we can finally delimit the maritime zones for the good of the people throughout the region.”
He added: “The framework agreed in the Foreign Affairs Council and addressed to the Turkish president is clear:
Ή de-escalation or sanctions. For the first time we have a list of sanctions, which are strict and can be fully or partially implemented. Unless there is a decrease these days, it is certain that on September 24 and 25, things will be very difficult for Erdogan in the European Council.
Therefore, it is up to him to de-escalate in practice if he wants. “
For your part, oh Miltiadis Varvitsiotis set:
“Dialogue cannot take place under the threat of gunboats and under a regime of blackmail.”
69.8% in favor of dialogue
Meanwhile in GPO Survey for the “News”, 69.8% are in favor of the Greek-Turkish dialogue. 63.7% consider a heat episode possible.
Responses are divided regarding the use of military means against Turkey: 49.2% say “Yes”, while 47.1% say “No”.
A strange case
Today we had one strange story that has not yet been clarified. Turkish Pro-Government Media Linked to Transfer of Erdogan Family Report 40 armored on the border with Evros.
So the state news agency Anadolu denied the news. Anadolu claimed that the tank movement is a planned activity of the Second Army based in Malatia and is not about any transfer of troops to the border with Greece.
Incorrect reporting, communications war, or disagreements within the Turkish government?
No answer can be given at this time.
