The Greek Foreign Ministry was welcomed by the Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis The transitional Minister of Foreign Affairs and Officers of the Arab Republic of Syria Assad al -Simbani earlier today, as part of a meeting on the two countries’ relations.
With Turkey to want redefinition And the strengthening of its role in the Eastern Mediterranean region, the Gerapetritis -Sibani meeting is of particular importance.
At the heart of the talks raised issues related to the shaping of the Eastern Mediterranean geopolitical chessboard. George Gerapetritis conveyed to Syros the official message that Greece, in full coordination with the European Union, wishes to play a decisive role in the stabilization process of Syria.
The Greek side has made it clear that any move by the Syrian government that may turn against Greek or Cypriot national interests – or threaten the lives and property of Christians and other minority communities – will have serious consequences, both at diplomatic and European level.
Of course, the Greek Foreign Minister reiterated the fixed Greek positions, while expressing a desire to contribute to the humanitarian aid to the Syrian people …
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The previous visit of the Gerapetritis to Damascus
It is recalled that Mr Gerapetritis had visited the Syrian capital last February, where he had extensive conversations with transitional President Jolani and the country’s new leadership.
During his visit, he had clearly expressed Greek concerns, underlining the need for a smooth and inclusive political transition, without exclusion of religious or ethnic groups. The Greek Foreign Minister had then emphasized that the Syrian people must determine their future, without foreign intervention – with a clear peak to Turkey, which is trying to turn Syria into an extension of its sphere of influence.
Meeting of Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis with the Transitional Minister of Foreign Affairs and Officers of the Arab Republic of Syria, Asaad al-Shabani pic.twitter.com/5YfxhogEzd
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