Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made statements that could escalate tensions in the region at a foreign policy conference organized by the "Vima" newspaper. "IF NECESSARY, OUR ARMY WILL INTERVENE"Stating that he does not see any possibility of a solution regarding the disputes over the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and continental shelf, Mitsotakis said, "I have witnessed times when our army intervened in the past. If necessary, we will do it again, but I hope that such a situation will not arise." "WE MUST PROTECT OUR CONTINENTAL SHELF"Mitsotakis, who noted that he is aware that Turkey's views on the Blue Homeland have not changed and that Greece has maintained its position during this process, stated, "In recent years, Turkey has been increasing its influence in the Eastern Mediterranean. The only point of dispute for us is the determination of the boundaries of the continental shelf and the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean. We must protect our continental shelf," he said. DEVELOPMENTS IN SYRIAAddressing the developments in Syria, Mitsotakis stated, "The changes occurring in the Middle East are of great importance. Due to our proximity, the protection of the Orthodox element, and our frontline role in the refugee crisis, we have a role here." "THERE WILL BE ONE STATE, NOT TWO"Recently making another scandalous statement, Mitsotakis said, "The Greek Colonels' Junta opened the door to the national tragedy in Cyprus 50 years ago. The invasion and occupation have continued for 50 years. The wound that was opened has been bleeding for 50 years. The north of Cyprus continues to remain a captive of the occupation. We do not accept faits accomplis. Our only goal is a bi-zonal, bi-communal state without occupying armies (Turkish military), without outdated guarantees (Turkey's guarantee), a unitary state, a united Cyprus."
|