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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with French support in Greece and Cyprus for his French counterpart Emanuel Macron during their surprise telephone conversation on Tuesday.
According to a report by SKAI Turkey correspondent Manolis Kostidis, Erdogan told Macron that he did not understand why he supported Paris and Nicosia.
He described the positions of Greece and Cyprus as “maximalist” and said tensions were increasing in the eastern Mediterranean.
“The tension exists because the rights of Turkey and Turkish Cypriots in the eastern Mediterranean are ignored.” Turkey wants to solve all problems by speaking at the negotiating table, “Erdogan was quoted as saying.
The Turkish president also said that he expects a rational and constructive attitude from Paris, that there are always open communication channels.
Specifically for the summit to consider the sanctions issue, Erdogan told Macron that he expects “a constructive stance that strengthens dialogue and cooperation.” It will be important to create opportunities to solve regional problems. ”
Source: skai.gr
