“There is no ice in Greek -Turkish relations,” the Foreign Minister said, speaking to the 10th Delphi Economic Forum
“The Greek Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is making every effort so that there is no problem in electrical interconnection,” Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis underlined in a discussion of global developments at the 10th Delphi Economic Forum.
“There are scenarios for all possible versions, so we are completely prepared,” he said characteristically, recalling that “cable research and rating is protected by international law and there is no permission.” “We are planning all the necessary actions. It is a fairly complex technical exercise, “he noted, adding:” Research and Pontic will restart at the right time. There had also been no binding date for it. We will proceed properly at the time it is. “
“Whether this work is in line with international law is something that is quite clear. Fortunately, there is something that is superior to us and in a regime of international security architecture we all have to respect and this is international law, “he said. He stressed that “International Law cannot be able to multiple interpretations. Greece has been going on all these decades with precisely that, that is, in the light of international law, and in particular, the law of the sea. We do not act, nor are we going to do something, which is opposed to international law, but on the other hand we demand on every side to show the appropriate respect. “
The Foreign Minister asked about Greece’s relations with Israel, noted that Greek foreign policy is not heterogeneous and the relationship we have developed with Israel is extremely important, of strategic importance. We have, he added, “equally important relationships, cooperation, sympathy with all the Arab states, with which we have an excellent relationship.” “Greece is developing diplomacy of multimedia and we will continue to do so. As for the particular cooperation with Israel, we will cultivate it and deepen it self -sufficient. Bilateral relations are extremely good and have a special strategic depth. Greece is a pillar of stability in the wider region. We will continue to do so with an emphasis on international law and always for the benefit of regional peace and security. “
There is no ice in Greek -Turkish relations
The Greek Foreign Minister emphasized that there is no ice in Greek -Turkish relations, there are always our disagreement. “We are not ethereal, nor do we believe that we can solve everything at once. We are not miracles, we are politicians. And for this reason, what I want to emphasize is that the Greek -Turkish relationship, as structured, organized, delivered, with owners, timetables, will continue, “he said.
He stressed that the Supreme Council will take place next year. “It has not yet been clearly defined. Our last report was that it would be made in time after Easter. But by no means are we in a freezing regime. ” The recession, he pointed out, exists in many fields and noted how important it is to have no airspace violations, as there is always the risk of a hot episode or major air crisis that can lead to extremely bloody events.
Cooperation, he said, has produced significant results in many areas, trade, immigration, tourism. The local economies of 12 Greek islands have been significantly stimulated thanks to the rapid visa granted to Turks and their families. But most of all, he added, there is an improvement in understanding between the two governments and I think both peoples. “It matters how we treat Turkey, but mainly our own place in the region, not only for today and tomorrow, but also macroscopically. Do we want a Greece, which will always be with the finger on the trigger? “
“Greece takes care to strengthen its defense and does it excellently. It ensures that it has a fiscal balance and stability so that it is not shocked by any economic crisis and Greece is expanding its diplomatic footprint, “said Uburus Foreign Affairs, adding:” All of this is one, peace and prosperity. They are not made for the purpose of having a construction situation. We are prepared, we are alert, but we are the first to want a peaceful neighborhood. “
Concerning the imprisonment of the Mayor of Constantinople, he noted that “there is absolutely no concession to the rule of law and political freedoms”. “Convincing answers should be given when any restrictions of freedom, as is the case with the Mayor of Constantinople, since they relate to substantial political persons who have an active presence in public life. The European Union has already been expressed and the West as a whole. Democracy, the rule of law should be proven daily. “
Greece is perfectly prepared for all possible
“Greece wishes, wisely, is going on very big steps,” he noted, noting that Exxon and Chevron are colossuses, who also have a geopolitical footprint within the US. Their presence in Greece is a stamp of success for the Greek economy, for political stability, but of course, it is also a reward for Greek policy and Greek foreign policy and Greek energy policy. “We have no intention of removing any third -country rights, but we will not tolerate any impairment of our own right,” he said.
“Greece is perfectly prepared for all potential,” he said, adding that it has a privilege, which is not always guaranteed for all countries, “to have a very strong government, to have political stability, but, on the other hand, to have very strong alliances.” However, he added, “it is obvious that Greece will also accept the side effects of a trade war, which is likely to lead, according to the classical political economy, to phenomena such as recession, inflation or interest rates. It is clear that free trade should be protected. “
In the case of the United States’ we were clear. The prime minister stated it in all tones. Among allies, solutions should be found and the solution is not always the return or imposition of restrictions. ” “First, it is the effort to decompress crises and find solutions, where there are obstacles to international trade, so that they are beneficial to everyone. An economy, which is stable and thriving, attributes dividend to all states and citizens. “
Greece’s goal at the UN Security Council to unite
“The success of being almost unanimously voted for all states of the United Nations Organization in place of the Elected Security Council, in the most difficult post -political era, is actually signifies a large international vote of confidence in Greece and the Greek state,” he said. “We have one purpose, to unite and not to divide,” to bridge the North with the South, the East, the West, “he noted.
Note that what has been lost is the ability for the body to provide solutions to major and burning problems. Greece takes over the presidency next May and among the priorities is the protection of vulnerable populations, children in war, women, the treatment of climate crisis. There will be a big event on May 20 in New York, which will be about sea security.
“Greece wants to play a strong role and I think we are able to do so, because we are honest interlocutors of all parts, both in the Middle East and in the wider region of the Eastern Mediterranean.”
It is not a matter of sending ground forces to Ukraine
Mr Gerapetritis pointed out that participation in the resolution of the Ukrainian is not only limited to the mission of ground forces, but countries will be called upon to contribute in various ways. “Greece has always stood in Ukraine and stood vigorously, although in many cases we have been criticized,” he noted, adding: “There is no question of sending earthly forces for the time being. But we will dwell in every way we can to confirm international legality, for sovereignty and essentially, for the immediate condemnation of any revisionism in the region and the world. “
Asked about the equipment, he said that Greece should always be alert, as it is in a neighborhood of the world, which is always in the world. “Greece has argued, after a decade in which unfortunately, due to the major fiscal crisis, we had an impairment of the intensity of our own defensive potential,” he said. “We have taken care of the last six years to enhance the armed forces, to boost infrastructure, to strengthen them, to boost staff. We see the future, we see our defense as a lever for peace. “
Cleansing will come through the constitutionally predicted streets on the Tempe issue
Asked about the issue of Tempi, Mr Gerapetritis said that the issues related to experts are purely issues of judicial evaluation. “Judicial experts and experts who contribute to a file should be appropriate persons who have academic and professional qualifications to be able to contribute this opinion, otherwise we all realize that there can be either incorrect assessment or manipulation.”
“The least that would require any expert findings that be reliable and come from people who have the right guarantees of independence and proper knowledge,” he said. In the question of whether the handling were appropriate, he noted that the effort is always made by the government is to have complete transparency. “In the aversion that there has been a constant attempt to conceal, what concerns me and to the extent I know, I would like to say, to say that any person would not bear it, for the reasons of micro -political, to throw a shadow in such a major accident,” he said.
“It is very sad and emotionally to be able to defend yourself for things that are completely clear,” he said, adding: “The government’s effort was always a complete control, to have parliamentary control, through the projected, by the Constitution,” “Justice in Greece is the one that will attribute responsibility. But we cannot, in the early age, assimilate the institutional value of justice, which will be called upon to shed light on the Tempe case. Because when we do this, we call into question all the basic structures of the state, “he said.
Mr Gerapetritis said that there were probably mistakes in management and communication errors, although “they have zero value in front of the tragedy, which happened”. “Right now, all Greek citizens rightly demand the truth and have every reason to demand it. Require a clearance. The cleansing will come through the constitutionally planned roads and from the rendering of justice to this issue. On the other hand, what is true is that we should all find ourselves united, “he added, stressing that” we should not manipulate the situation, we should not make a political exploitation of things. “
Concluding, he said that “I feel really huge responsibility to be in the position I am in, for everything that is happening. For no one, the tragedy of Tempi was easy. It’s a knot in the stomach of all of us. My belief is that the justice and the responsibilities where they are foreseen will be attributed. “