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Minister Akar followed the activities of the Distinguished Observer Day of the Blue Patria 2021 Exercise of the TCG Oruçreis frigate off the Aegean Sea with the Chief of Staff, General Yaşar Güler, the Commander of the Land Forces, General Ümit Dündar, the Commander of the Naval Forces, Admiral Adnan Özbal and Air Force Commander, General Hasan Küçükakyüz.
After the successful culmination of the activities, Akar addressed the personnel connecting to the ships that participated in the exercise via videoconference method, and began his words by expressing his condolences to the soldiers who were martyred in the helicopter that suffered an accident in Bitlis and wishing to heal the wounded.
Stating that we have gone through a sensitive and critical regional and global process, an influx of refugees and many developments in addition to the problem of terrorism, Akar said: “Under the leadership of our President, we proactively follow all activities, international, political, Diplomatic, security and defense affairs and continue to take the necessary measures … Turkey, currently under the leadership of our president, has become a subject of international media and influence with each passing day and its interests. in expansion “. speak.
Stating that the Turkish Armed Forces are successfully continuing their activities in more than one field of operations, Akar said: “There is intense activity both on land and at sea and in our skies. We have fulfilled these duties without any problem so far, and will continue to do so from now on. In addition, we make the necessary contribution to the fight for the rights, interests and interests of our friends, brothers and allies, and we continue to contribute to peace in the region and in the world ”.
“We continue our NATO missions with determination”
Noting that countries conduct various exercises within the framework of international law in order to develop their armed forces, test their systems and increase the skills of their personnel, Akar said: “Our Exercise Patria Azul is an exercise that is carried out to increase our experience, knowledge and skills in the framework of international law. Elements of the Air Force, the Gendarmerie General Command and the Coast Guard participate. I believe that this exercise made a very important contribution to improving our ability to work together. ” saying.
Noting that the actual planned exercise of the Naval Forces Command took place in a generic setting, Minister Akar said:
“At the same time as the exercise, we continue our other national, international and NATO missions with the same determination. NATO solidarity has become even more important in a period of increased risks, threats and dangers. We have a very constructive , planned and programmed relationship within NATO, developing day by day and are progressing, a description is really important Europe, where in recent days Mr. Secretary General of NATO did, from Turkey in the protection of NATO is a very important role in the open and revealed in a different way. to thank you here I want. “
“We are waiting for you”
Ácaros pays special attention to the problems between Turkey and Greece, “we, under the international law of all issues through dialogue, are in favor of resolving the framework of good neighborly relations. We are open to negotiations on this issue, we want to use all means and methods. ” speak.
That Turkey and Greece began holding the Aegean consultative meeting between the foreign ministries, which recalls the holding of the analysis meeting between the military delegations at the NATO headquarters in Akar, “another meeting before two in Athens , one of the framework confidence building interviews we did in Ankara. We expressed to our neighbor that we are ready to do the fourth of this in Ankara and we are waiting for them. ” speak.
Akar continued his words as follows:
“Despite all these positive approaches, unfortunately, our neighbor’s attempts, actions, irresponsible statements, threatening language, and similar provocative approaches disturb peace and stability in the region. We constantly tell you to avoid words and actions that increase tension and negatively affect stability by exposing them. We know that their main objective is to negatively affect the EU and international public opinion and mislead them. We express that the greatest damage from the arms attempts and efforts was for the Greek people, the The Greek people’s resources were lost. We are pleased to see their name. “
Greece has two problems between the two countries that it tried to reflect as the Turkey-European Union or Turkey-United States issue, but their useless efforts at Akar expression, “carried out this work in any legal way, not moral. Our territory either, on , has no eyes on the law. Our only concern is to protect and protect our sovereign rights and our own rights, interests and interests within the framework of the law. We did it, we will continue to do so from now on. ” used expressions.
“We hope it gives positive results”
Egypt’s tenders for hydrocarbon exploration in the eastern Mediterranean, where Turkey previously declared and contained liquid in the assessment to respect the reporting limit to the UN, said:
“This is a very important advance, we hope it continues. We have many historical and cultural values in common with Egypt. With these activated, we consider that there may be different developments in the coming days. I want it to be in the knowledge that these efforts are in line with our work and also in the interest of the Egyptian people. Our Ministry of Foreign Affairs carries out the necessary work in coordination with the relevant institutions, organizations and ministries.
Cyprus stressed that the national problem of Turkey Akar, “Our perspective of 1974 as Turkey, fortunately, currently we are all on the same point, we understand. You also need to know everyone.” saying.
Mites, stating that Turkey’s guarantor in Cyprus said:
“I would like to remind all of our interlocutors that it is unacceptable to mislead the presence of the Turkish Armed Forces within the scope of the guarantee agreement and that this presence must be assessed under international law. They must renounce their commitment as soon as possible. and accept the Turkish presence there. They must know that they are the sovereign and equal elements. We hope that the strategic blindness of the EU will come to an end. It does not comply with the law and the facts. “
“Everyone should see that the only way out on the island is a two-state solution.” Akar said, and stressed the importance of this happening as soon as possible.
Emphasizing the importance of third parties being objective on this issue, Akar said: “Our friends and allies must evaluate developments and problems here within the framework of rationality and logic, and they must look at problems objectively and without emotion. Also expect me to contribute. ” saying.
The Minister of National Defense, Akar, highlighting the 500-year history of Turkey, located in ties of brotherhood, will continue to support and cooperate in the just cause of the people of Libya, “One nation, we have two states to be one heart for our Azerbaijani brothers and we will continue to interact well with all of our facilities. ” speak.
“Descendants of Barbaros”
Akar emphasized that the Turkish Armed Forces successfully fulfilled their duties under the UN, NATO, EU, OSCE and bilateral agreements, in addition to their activities in northern Iraq and Syria, in the Blue Homeland and its skies.
“The TSK, which arose from the bosom of our noble nation, is at the head of its duty, in the light of wisdom and science, within the framework of the Constitution, in accordance with the laws and directives of our President, under the command and command of the successive superiors and commanders, in command of the nation, and with the strength that he receives from his prayer, will continue to fulfill his duty with the understanding of ‘if I die a martyr, if I remain a veteran’ with seriousness and sincerity .
Akar said: “Grandchildren of Barbarossa, her seas are calm, her bow clear, her path and fortune clear.” finished with his statement.
