Balkans | Message from Türkiye from Defense Minister Panagiotopoulos

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos stated that the earthquake disaster that struck Turkey on February 6 created a “window of opportunity” in terms of bilateral relations, and said, “We need to seize this opportunity.” He said.

Speaking to Ta Nea newspaper, Panagiotopoulos told the news of his visit to Turkey on Tuesday. “Excellent hospitality, family atmosphere, positive sincerity” Definitions are used.

Panagiotopoulos stated that he held talks with National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, whom he met in Turkey, to improve the atmosphere in bilateral relations.

Noting that Tuesday’s visit was the first by a Greek defense minister to Turkey in 20 years, Panagiotopoulos said the need to ease tensions at the negotiating table, limiting exercises outside of pre-selected international exercises, international waters and airspace. from the Aegean Sea between 15 June and 15 September. He pointed out that issues such as extending the suspension period, which expects to avoid training, for a period of one month, were discussed.

Panagiotopoulos noted that cooperation between the two countries could be increased in combating problems such as climate change, fires and earthquakes.

We need to evaluate this opportunity.

The earthquake disaster that occurred in Turkey on February 6 is a sign of bilateral relations. “window of opportunity” stating that she gave birth to, Panagiotopoulos, “We need to seize this opportunity.” He said.

Panagiotopoulos emphasized that both sides favor dialogue.

Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos visited Hatay on Tuesday at the invitation of Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar.

The two ministers held a meeting in succession after their investigation of the quake area.

Emphasizing that they are doing their best to support those affected by the earthquake in Turkey and show their solidarity with them, Panagiotopoulos stated that in this “spirit of solidarity”, he accepted Minister Akar’s visit proposal and made this visit to Hatay.

Panagiotopoulos, indicating his desire to send a symbolic message on the occasion of his visit, said:

Similar tragedies show us how small the scale of conflicts and problems between countries on the basis of natural disasters. When we look at it from another angle, we see that these tragedies and disasters actually act as a catalyst in terms of reducing tensions.”

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