Erdogan calls the leaders of France and Greece greedy and incompetent

ANKARA – President Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticizes the leaders French and Greece. Erdogan called them greedy and incompetent for challenging Turkey’s energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean.

Ankara and Athens debate a major offshore gas field, and French support for Greece has plunged it into a serious crisis for the NATO military alliance. (See Graphic: Payraktar Akinci Turkey’s Most Advanced Drone Prototype)

The crisis between the NATO allies reportedly began on August 10, when the Turkish research vessel Oruc Reis entered Greek waters, after which the two sides began conducting naval exercises.

French frigates and fighter jets have joined the Greek side and overshadowed Turkish ships, while Paris warned Erdogan not to get into their hands. (Also read: Turkey firmly refuses to lift the Islamic caliphate, AKP: propaganda is political sabotage)

“Did the Greeks accept what could happen to them, because their leader was greedy and incompetent? Do the French know the price they will pay for their greedy and incompetent leader? “Erdogan asked during a celebration of 92 years of victory over Greek troops during the Turkish war of independence, Al Arabiya reported on Monday (8/31/2020).

“When the time for war comes, we will not hesitate to make sacrifices. The question is, when they fight us in the Mediterranean, are you willing to make the same sacrifices? To our enemies, we say: Come on!” he is stressed.

Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay also warned Greece not to expand its coastal zone into the Ionian Sea by six nautical miles under international maritime law, saying it would be a “casus belli” that could lead to armed conflict.

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