In an interview with SKAI TV, Greek Foreign Minister Yorgos Yerapetritis evaluated Greece’s relations with the USA and Turkey.
Yerapetritis noted that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Greece today will focus on two main axes: international developments and bilateral relations.
Reminding that Greece has applied to be included in the F-35 program, Yerapetritis pointed out that this issue will also be discussed in the meeting with Blinken.
“IT CANNOT BE USED AGAINST AN ALLIED COUNTRY”
Yerapetritis emphasized that the decision regarding US diplomacy, policy and defense belongs to the USA and said, “What we always want is to respect the rule of territorial integrity and international law within a defense alliance, especially within the framework of NATO. No weapon allocated to a country can be used against an allied country.” cannot be used.” said.
Pointing out that the revision of the Treaty of Lausanne is out of the question for Greece, Yerapetritis said, “International law does not allow the revision of any agreement determining the borders.” he said.
Türkiye’S STATEMENT: ‘THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT’
Yerapetritis emphasized that Turkey and Greece have been making great efforts in terms of dialogue in recent months and said, “It is very important for us to be in dialogue under the conditions of sovereign equality and to be able to express our views. Every Greek citizen is aware of how important it is to live in peace. This is very important.” he said.
Emphasizing that Turkey has never brought up an issue regarding Greece’s sovereignty, Yerapetritis stated that Turkey has also taken important steps to combat irregular migration.
Reminding that Greece fell behind in its armament programs during the economic crisis, Yerapetritis stated that these deficiencies were tried to be filled after the crisis.
Yerapetritis said, “We have neither a desire for war nor hostility. We have always been a tolerant people, we want to live in peace, but we also want to guarantee our security.” he said.
Source: AA