Quite difficult the Greek side characterizes the possibility Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Recep Tayyip Erdogan to meet next Thursday in Copenhagen.
The meeting of the European Political Community on October 2 was considered by many after the New York “wreck” as a possible meeting date of the two leaders, if there is a mood.
The Turkish president does not appear to travel to the Danish capital for the European Political Community Summit, while the same information is noted that “the issue of Casus Belli was first raised openly” by the Prime Minister.
Casus belli in the foreground
The same information emphasizes that “for the first time the Casus Belli issue was raised from the step of the General Assembly”. As noted, “you can’t want to get into the safe and maintain the threat of war on a European Union country.”
The cancellations of meetings and the attitude of Athens
For the cancellation of the meeting with the Turkish president, it is clarified that “there was a real reason”, while stressing that in such events leaders’ programs are usual to change. “And with Georgia Meloni, a meeting was canceled for the same reason,” the same sources said. At the same time, it is clear that “there was no meeting with Tayyip Erdogan at the US president’s reception.”
Greek -American relations
In relation to the United States, it is noted that “there is good communication with Donald Trump and we will not be too late to say again”. On the meeting with Kimberly Gilfil, the same information says that “it was an acquaintance meeting and it seemed to be well aware of the issues of the area”.
Greece – Cyprus Electric Interconnection
Regarding the Greek -Cyprus energy cable, it is noted that “there will be information on the moves when the weather is appropriate”. At the same time, it is recalled the clear position of the President of the Republic of Cyprus and the “active interest” of Nicosia.
Discussions with the UN for Libya and EEZ
The prime minister, according to the UN statement, in his meeting with the Secretary -General discussed the political process in Libya to create a stable government through free elections. He also said that technical discussions have begun with Libya on the demarcation of EEZ and continental shelf, stressing that “we are condemned by geography to discuss with Libya, we have any coasts. Turkey has no reason in this debate. “
Reply to the opposition
Responding to the criticism of the cancellation of the meeting with Erdogan, the same sources note: “And in times when Erdogan refused to discuss with us, we insisted on open channels of communication. This does not mean any retreat from our sovereign rights. ” The “active policy on the field” is underlined, such as “Maritime Parks and Greek Spatial Planning” and “Chevron’s Confirmed interest”.
Greece in the F-35 program
Athens, at the same time, does not seem to be worried about Turkey’s possible participation in the F-35 program, in which Greece has already joined. “In 2019, Turkey had ordered 100 F-35s. We didn’t even have an upgraded F-16, we were not in the F-35 schedule, nor had we bought the rafale. Today we have 42 upgraded F-16s in a Viper version (from the 82 we will have with the completion of the program within the next two years), 24 Rafale and we are in the F-35 program. “
As it is emphasized, “we strengthen and shield the Armed Forces to have a significant qualitative advantage. We are not heaved. What needs to be done for the security of the country is happening. “