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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
During the communication, the issue of refugees and immigration as well as developments in the Eastern Mediterranean were discussed with a view to the next Extraordinary Session of the European Council.
Mitsotakis – Michel on the Turkish provocation: direct exploratory contacts with Turkey
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sent a message to Ankara to change his attitude not only towards Greece and Cyprus, but also towards other countries that entered his “goal”, after his meeting with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel.
“To continue with the first encouraging step to unblock escalation in the eastern Mediterranean,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis asked Turkey, while stressing that the time has come for the EU to move from words to action.
Mr. Mitsotakis stated that they discussed the developments with Charles Michel. “In a sensitive period throughout the Mediterranean”, noting that Turkey, “Unfortunately, in recent months he has been threatening stability, challenging the sovereign rights of Greece and Cyprus.”
The Prime Minister noted that the views of the President of the European Council are identical and stressed: “This is where the strategic geopolitical interests of the EU come into play.”
He also wished any development in Ankara’s behavior to be positive: “The implications have now been clarified. The time for deeds and not words has come.”Turkey still has time, before and after the Summit, to continue the first encouraging step out of the crisis“He noted and highlighted:
“As for us, what I have said many times is true. End of challenges, start of discussions. Once we have tangible handwriting samples, we will be ready to immediately initiate exploratory contacts with Turkey for a difference. Until there is a final demarcation, either by agreement of two parties or by decision of an international court, International Maritime Law prohibits unilateral actions.».
“A new immigration policy is required”
At the beginning of statements Mr. Mitsotakis emphasized that the government reacted very quickly to what happened in Moria and has already organized a center with very, very best terms of those who triumphed in Moria.
“At the same time, there strict custody of the borders in Evros and at sea, “stressed the Prime Minister, adding:
“At some point we have to look at reality head-on and let European support slowly pass and translate into real solidarity.”
Indeed, the Prime Minister stressed that a new immigration and supply policy is needed asylum and returns.
“Let’s see how some people turn the legal right to asylum into a dangerous illegality,” Mitsotakis said, adding: “European immigration needs a European response.”
He clarified that Moria “belongs to the past” and we must “move towards the establishment of a new structure where the European and Greek flags will fly together, with responsibility for its operation.”
Michel: “Security in the Eastern Mediterranean is a matter for the EU and Turkey”
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, stressed that “The issue of security in the Eastern Mediterranean is not just a matter for Greece and Cyprus, but for the EU” Referring to immigration, he said he wanted to see with his own eyes “the reality that we will face” and pointed out that “we understand the responsibility that Greece has assumed in the face of such a violent event.”
Michel praised the government for its “ability to provide answers in such a short time” and said “Mobilization of the EU” to support the country in the fight against immigration.
Michel mentioned and the theme of the next Summit on the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean and EU-Turkey relations.
“We have the issue of security and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. It is not just a matter for Greece and Cyprus, it is a matter for the EU. I want to tell you that we are all in solidarity in Europe, because we believe that all Member States should be respected and that is the meaning of my presence here, to repeat this message. “
The President of the European Council, referring to the treatment of Turkey’s activity, also highlighted:
“Working together intensely to see how we move forward, with a double method. On the one hand, to be assertive and strict to respect the principles that are important to Greece and Cyprus, and on the other hand, we are ready to open our arms to show that there can be a positive agenda if there is a common will to respect these principles. . “It is an important issue that will be debated at the European Council on 24-25 September and we will prepare to show the unity and strength of the EU because security and stability are in the strategic interest of the EU.”
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