The words of Yorgo Yerapetritis, who took office as Minister of Foreign Affairs after the last elections, like Minister Fidan, about Fidan and relations with Turkey, had an echo in the Greek press. In his statements to the state television ERT, Ierapetritis emphasized the historical opportunity and pointed to the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean.
“THIS IS NOT AN EASY JOB”
Noting that they have established a very good personal relationship, especially with Hakan Fidan, Yerapetritis said, “Thanks to this relationship, we have resolved some issues without causing harsh words or tensions. We are trying to establish relations with Turkey based on mutual respect and trust. This is not an easy task.”
“The AEGEAN AND THE MEDITERRANEAN SHOULD BE A NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE PEACE RULE”
On the other hand, drawing attention to the last period of Turkish-Greek relations, Yerapetritis said, “There are complex differences between us, but we should also seize the historical opportunity. Our aim is to ensure that the calm period experienced in the Turkish-Greek relations in recent months will last a long time. We want the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean to be a neighborhood where tranquility reigns,” he said. gave your message.
CONGRATULATIONS TO FIDAN FROM THE BRITISH DEPARTMENT: MORE THAN DENIED
Before the National Security Council (NSC) meeting on Wednesday, President Erdoğan presented Fidan with the “State Distinguished Service Medal”. One of the first to congratulate Fidan was MI6 President Richard Moore. Moore shared on his social media account, “Congratulations, Mr. Minister, my dear friend Hakan. It is more than deserved,” he said.
