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Ankara sets a new polarization scenario for both Greece and the European Union, with the last occasion the episodic infestation on a Turkish ship by a German frigate, as part of Operation Irini to monitor the arms embargo in Libya.
Reacting to site of the European Commission referring to the “reasonable suspicion that the Turkish ship may have been acting in violation of the UN arms embargo”, which is being monitored by Operation Irini, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoλουlu warned with a “response in the field.”
“We will provide a response on the field of action, while also monitoring legal and political processes. We will do whatever it takes. This is the order of our president ”, was the declaration of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
This was preceded by statements by Mr. Tsavousoglou (in the Islamist newspaper Geni Akit) with double messages against Greece and the EU.
“Our activities in the eastern Mediterranean continue. Our research vessels Oruc Reis and Barbaros continue their research activities on our continental shelf. Greece reacts to Oruc Reis’ activities by presenting maximalist arguments.” However, these objections have no value. said.
Repeating the provision for dialogue (“Our intention is to start exploratory talks. If Greece is ready, we are ready”), Mr. Tsavousoglou also referred to the upcoming European Summit.
“Sensible EU members know that a negative decision at this Summit will harm the EU. I hope common sense will prevail at the Summit.” We will oppose any decision taken by the EU, ignoring the legal rights and interests of our country. “, said.
The Turkish provocations were completed with three new Navtexs with which Ankara reiterates the violation of the Lausanne treaties by Greece, “requesting” the demilitarization of six Greek islands.
Naturally, Athens reacted through Chancellor N. Dendias to the new Turkish tricks, in view of the Summit.
“Turkey has unfortunately missed another important opportunity to end, whenever it makes sense, its continued illegal behavior,” he said.
“It is now clear and commonplace in Europe that Turkey has chosen to act subversively under international law and European objectives. It has chosen to act as a reviewing, destabilizing, dangerous factor for the security of the immediate and wider region. , but also for the priorities and values that the EU expresses and promotes “.
“Any malicious manifestation of so-called ‘good will’ at the last minute, any pretense of a ‘positive’ gesture, will only aim to tarnish the image of persistently unacceptable criminal behavior. This time, despite the belated statements, Turkey is not easy to fool the EU. The European Union is not naive.
Ankara returned Tuesday night accusing Athens of that he really doesn’t want dialogue.
