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“Greece was prepared for any eventuality with Turkey,” underlines the Minister of State, George Gerapetritis, about the new Turkish unilateral action, which – as he stressed – will affect the beginning of exploratory contacts.
“We were prepared for any eventuality,” said the Minister of State, although he acknowledged that “When your alleged interlocutor is the President of Turkey, nothing is completely predictable.” Therefore, he continued, “we had foreseen in time to have an abomination in the conclusions of the last European Council, which is very specific: In other words, the talks must take place in peaceful conditions, otherwise the decision of the European Council will be reviewed in December».
For Oruc Reis
The action with Oruc Reis clearly affects the initiation of exploratory contacts, said G. Gerapetritis, as it affectsthe “immeasurable energy” to open Varos, said the minister, adding that “under the conditions imposed by Turkey, it is impossible to have talks. And Greece made it an exclusive condition for entering a debate based on international law only that there will be no aggressive action.” When it comes to maritime demarcation, neither party can violate those maritime zones. “
“We believe that we should discuss on the basis of international law,” he said. “If Turkey does not meet this timetable, they will follow the next steps set by the European Council”, he insisted. And, “we still believe that the only solution is discussion, but discussion under conditions of blackmail and threat will not be tolerated by the Hellenic Republic,” said G. Gerapetritis in a loud tone.
For the summit
The issue will be discussed at the Summit later this week, after all The Greek Prime Minister clearly declared, also to Charles Michel, that the question of Turkish aggression would be raised. “We all understand that sanctions are not an end in themselves, but a means to force Turkey to come to the table under conditions that are based on international law,” he said, adding that the European Council “will take appropriate measures. for International Law “.
Especially on the subject of sanctions, “Greek diplomacy has managed to keep sanctions on the table. The fact that the EU “has already drawn up a menu of sanctions that includes very tough threats against Turkey, both against state structures and against people. It is a very serious achievement.” “European diplomacy set a cap at the end of December, obviously, in case Turkey escalates, the issue of sanctions will be raised.” “As much as we are in favor of the debate, these aggressive actions that undermine peace in the region will not be tolerated by either Greece or Europe.”.
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