In his interview on REAL FM with journalist Nikos Chatzinikolaou, Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Miltiadis Varvitsiotis described the diplomatic offensive Greece has mounted on all levels to inform partners and allies with regard to Turkey's provocations. In this context, he will brief the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee tomorrow.
Asked about Germany and its role, given its economic interests in Turkey, Mr. Varvitsiotis highlighted that, it’s not only Germany that has economic interests but other partners also. “Turkey is one of the EU’s key economic partners. But we expect Europe to express itself based on its principles, and not just on its wallet,” he said, adding that it is very important that the German Chancellor is talking about the solidarity framework. “We believe that this solidarity should be expressed in both words and actions. And these actions consist in sending Ankara this message: that it cannot continue to behave as an unstable factor in the region, provoking tensions and conflict and creating the sense it can use weapons to change the status quo. This is contrary to European practice and logic and must be condemned by the Union on all levels,” he said.
September 9, 2020