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Italian Defense Minister Lorenzo Guerini, During a debate at the summer festival of the center-left Democratic Party, he referred to the attitude of the Turkish government, Eastern mediterranean and in particular to Hellas.
“The determination shown by Turkey it is a potential hazard, due to the increased intensity it can cause. “In recent weeks, we have had critical and substantial peak moments of tensions between Turkey and Greece, which have also caused tensions with France.” Italian Defense Minister.
Lorenzo Guerini then added: “Turkey’s behavior is an element difficulty that we must address through dialogue. Something for the Atlantic Alliance to do.
And inside, the Italy tried to play a balanced role. To seek balance “.
France: We have many meters on the table and Erdogan knows it
Formerly the French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian stated that the scope of the measures to be taken against him Turkey is expected to be the main topic of their discussions European council later in the month.
He said that he and his counterparts in other EU countries have debated this issue, while the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, has mentioned the possibility of imposing sanctions on Ankara, but so far the Paris has failed to convince other countries of the bloc adopt the same strict attitude.
Lendrian called the Turkish president Tayyip erdogan to start conversations for designs from in Eastern mediterranean from now until the convergence of the European Council on 24 and 25 September.
“It is up to the Turks to show that this issue … can be discussed.” If this is done, we can create a virtuous circle for all problems on the table, “Lendrian told France Inter radio.
Although he refused to specify the type of sanctions Ankara could face, the French minister said that “there is a whole range of measures».
“We have a lot of options and he knows it,” he said, referring to Erdogan.
