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Turkey today called on the European Union to use “common sense” to end the gas dispute that has increased tensions in the eastern Mediterranean and poses a threat of sanctions from EU leaders.
At a press conference with his Hungarian counterpart Peter Sigiarto in Ankara, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoλουlu reiterated that Ankara wants to join the EU as a full member and said that the European Union’s statements of which Ankara is accused.
Greece, an EU member state, continued “provocative” steps despite Turkey’s diplomatic efforts, the Turkish minister said.
The Turkish research vessel Oruc Reis “ended its activities on November 29. But Greece continued to find excuses to avoid dialogue.” The EU must see this reality, “Tsavousoglu said.
EU foreign ministers said on Monday that Turkey had not helped end the dispute with Greece and Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean, but referred to any decisions on sanctions at Thursday’s EU summit. .
“They must be fair and honest here.” If they also think strategically and with common sense, not only at the top but always, and we achieve a positive atmosphere, we can improve our relations, “said Tsavousoglou.” We can only solve our problems through the dialogue and diplomacy, “he added.
“We want to improve our relations with the EU. We are not saying it because there is a summit or because there are sanctions and other things on the agenda,” he added. “We have always wanted to improve our relationships on the basis of full participation.”
Turkey’s foreign minister also praised the “solidarity” between Hungary and Turkey.
“Hungary is a country that openly opposes injustice. Our attitudes converge in this direction.” We have never approved the two measures and the two weights and the hypocrisy against Hungary, “he said.
Source: ΑΜΠΕ – skai.gr
