Turkey: Ankara reacts strongly to European Parliament resolution, describes it as “unacceptable” and “unfounded” | WORLD

Turkey today calls the European Parliament resolution against it “unfounded” on the ongoing dispute in the eastern Mediterranean.

In a statement, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry said the “unacceptable” resolution was adopted by the General Assembly of the European Parliament only for reasons of solidarity among EU member states and serves the “selfish” interests of some states. members.

Turkey speaks of a biased attitude towards it

Added to this text is the biased and unfair attitude of the European Parliament, as well as the invalid and unilateral interpretation of maritime law, over which it has no jurisdiction, damages its reputation.

Turkey’s Foreign Minister emphasizes that neither the European Parliament, nor the EU, nor the member states have the authority to define the borders of third countries. The adoption of such a “biased decision”, despite Turkey’s efforts at all levels, in all EU institutions, is incompatible with goodwill and common sense, the statement concluded.

“Stop the challenges,” the resolution told Turkey.

In the resolution, which was voted in favor with 601 votes in favor, 57 against and 36 abstentions, MEPs also express “their full solidarity with Greece and Cyprus, in view of the extraordinary meeting of the European Council on 24 and 25 September on dangerous escalation and Turkey’s role in the Eastern Mediterranean “.

A lasting solution can only be found through dialogue, diplomacy and negotiation, MEPs say, calling on all parties involved, and especially Turkey, to commit to reducing the situation by withdrawing their forces from the region.

They welcome Turkey’s decision to withdraw its seismic vessel from the region on September 12, taking the first step to ease tensions, but condemning the decision to extend the mission of another research vessel.