“Israel is a natural ally of Greece and we must protect it”
In open counter with the Turkey seems to be now the Aphrodite Latinopoulouon the occasion of the resolution submitted to the European Parliament for its recognition Pontian genocide. She publicly denounced that received a letter from the Turkish Ambassador Farouk Kaimaktsi, which is accused of distorting history and Turkey’s insult.
As he says, the letter describes the Greeks as “guerrillas and robbers” who committed crimes against the Turkish population.
“Turkey has no history, it has a criminal record”Latinopoulou argued and stressed that this country is responsible for three genocides and that it was time for Europe to recognize them. “This was something that many had to do in the past. I did it with the highest honor and pride. “
She described the ambassador’s letter as “vulgar” And he stressed that he would continue to speak openly about the historical truth, against any attempt to counterfeit history by Ankara.
At the same time, Latinopoulou was also placed for the conflict in Gaza, expressing her full support in Israel. “Israel is a natural ally of Greece and we must protect it,” he said, adding that What happens in Gaza was caused by Hamas’ attacks: “They entered the peace festival and slaughtered people. From there it all started. “
Although he admitted that the situation in Gaza is sad, he said How Israel has the right to defense and how it condemns excessive violence wherever it comes from.
In closing, Latinopoulou stated that respects Antonis Samaras And he agrees with his attitude on national issues, but stressing that she has her own political agenda. “I don’t lower the tones, I’m loyal to what I support. We have sincerity, we have a plan, we do not deviate from our positions, “she said, referring to her political movement” Voice of Logic “.