Interview with all the material, with strong Greek and Cypriot interest, gave the reporters to reporters Recep Tayyip Erdogan During his return from Rome. In the Italian capital its president Turkey He met with the country’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni.
THE Recep Tayyip Erdogan In his statements to reporters during a return flight from Rome, he referred to his trip on Saturday, May 3rd to occupied northern Cyprusto Greecein Turkey’s cooperation with Italy in the defense industry, in war in Middle Eastbut also in a possible individual meeting with Donald Trump.
For Greece
At the same time, it was mentioned in our country, saying that ‘We also try to develop relationships with Greece based on cooperation, good neighborhood, friendship and alliance“, The Turkish president commented.
For his journey to the occupied Cyprus
Erdogan referred to her journey Teknofest (The largest Air Force, Aerospace and Technology Festival in the world) This weekend in occupied northern Cyprus.
“If God wants, we will be in northern Cyprus on Saturday. As you know, we built a wonderful parliament building and a Presidential Palace in northern Cyprus. Both are enviable works. On the other hand, we are taking steps to begin the construction of judicial buildings. We have created a truly wonderful work there, with its public gardens and equipment, and we will be there on Saturday, “Erdogan said.
«We believe that we can leave behind the historical problems with a solution of two states on the island of Cyprus and we are moving our work in this direction. We will continue to intensify our efforts to recognize the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus”. As Turkey we will never leave the TRNC alone and deserted. As a Republic of Turkey, it is our historical and humanitarian responsibility to defend the rights and interests of the Turkish Cypriots on every platform. We are extremely determined to fulfill this responsibility. We believe that the Turkish world will continue to stand by his brothers, “Erdogan said.
For a meeting with Trump
Tayyip Erdogan also referred to a possible face -to -face meeting with the US president.
«We will meet face -to -face with Mr Trump at the first opportunity. Our phone conversation was cordial, productive and friendly. The relations between the two countries are depth. We have a lot of issues to discuss and many steps to take. For this reason, our Ministries continue their work on the meeting that will form the course of Turkey-US relations. Its timetable is also examined in the context of these studies. We have at times contact with Mr Trump through telephone diplomacy.
I believe that my friend Trump and I We will add a very different momentum to our bilateral relationships in the new era. We also support his vision for peace, especially between Russia and Ukraine. We welcome that takes into account Turkey’s sensitivities. We see that we, as two leaders, understand each other on the Syrian issue. Of course, we will continue to seek compromises for reasonable reasons in areas where we have different views. We are two leaders who believe that through dialogue and diplomacy we can overcome issues that are considered dangerous to different circles through dialogue and diplomacy, “he said.
For defensive cooperation with Italy
Asked about the Turkey -Italy Defense CooperationErdogan commented that “there is a powerful potential for cooperation and joint projects between Italy and Turkey. One of our areas of collaboration with Italy is the defense industry. In this respect, both the investments of our companies there and the growing interest of Italian companies in Turkey, influenced by geographical and cultural proximity, are in the interests of both countries. We evaluate the opportunities for cooperation not only in the defense industry but also in high -technology -oriented sectors, such as aviation and space.
The defense industry is an area in which European countries have focused lately. We have made very important steps in this respect all these years and have reached some distance. We continue our progress.
The weapons systems, air, land and sea ammunition and equipment we develop are watched with great interest from the world. Italy is a country with experience in the defense industry. Mutual transfer of technology will enhance Turkey’s domestic defense industry and offer Italy a new perspective and energy. The solidarity we will create with an important country such as Italy in this area will increase the distance our countries will go through. Our view on this is to achieve our goal of 100% domestic and national defense industry.
For meeting with Melon
He also commented on his meeting with the Italian Prime Minister, Georgia.
“In our meetings with the Italian President and Italian Prime Minister, I expressed them that we expect specific contributions from Italy, which has consistently proved its support in the process of joining the European Union in this direction.
We emphasized in our meetings the critical importance of Turkey for Europe’s economic and military security at a time when European security architecture is strongly debated. We have agreed to continue our work in close coordination on these issues. We also discussed the latest developments in the field and diplomatic table within Ukraine, “the Turkish president said and referred to a possible cooperation between the two countries in Africa.
«Italy has made us a proposal to take in common steps, especially in Africa. In our opinion, there is no reason not to cooperate. We can easily take such a step with Italy. I also expressed to Mrs Meloni during our meeting that we are positive in this offer. In fact, there are expectations from Africa right now.
Our approach to Africa is clear. We have made historical steps in many areas such as trade, investment, humanitarian aid and diplomacy with Africa. We have created an eye relationship and ‘win-win’ with African countries and expand it. We will be glad to expand our basis for cooperation on the African continent with Western countries that share this approach. In this respect, we always welcome bilateral and trilateral partnerships and partnerships, “Erdogan said.
For Israel
Finally, Erdogan talked about Gaza waraccusing, once again Israel, that ‘Make attempts to scatter conflict, blood and tears in our area».
“Gradually it expands the wave of violence and aggression that began in Palestinian cities, especially in Gaza. The blood they spilled into Lebanon and the suffering they caused to the Lebanese people are obvious. Now they began to spread the fire in Syria and pour blood and there. Israel’s attacks on Syrian territory are an attempt to undermine the positive climate that began with the new government in Syria. What Israel does is a challenge and is unacceptable. We will show our reaction in many ways in every effort to drag our neighboring Syria into a new “swamp” of instability.
Our concern is no more conflict in our region, but more peace and tranquility, “Erdogan concluded.