Balkans | The reaction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the events organized within the framework of the “Pontus” allegations in Greece

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement regarding allegations by “Pontos” of some extremist groups in Greece.

In the written statement issued by the Ministry regarding the events and allegations that occurred today within the scope of the baseless allegations in Greece, it was emphasized that May 19, 1919 was a blessed date for the founder of the Turkish Republic, the great leader Gazi Mustafa Kemal. Atatürk, the nation’s struggle for survival has begun. In the statement, the statement stressed that this unique struggle for liberation took its place in history as a lesson that Greece, which attempted to invade Anatolia with the support of the imperial powers at that time, should not forget.

In the statement, “We consider targeting this special day, which marks the beginning of our war of independence, as a futile effort, by the unfounded ‘Pontic’ allegations of some extremist groups against our history, and that their activities fuel hostility towards the Turks, and their statements Some politicians in Greece distort historical facts. expression was used.

In the statement, he mentions Greece’s responsibility for the atrocities it committed in violating the laws of war during the bloody invasion of Anatolia by the invading Greek army in Anatolia to those targeting Turkey with unrealistic claims and explanations, and that it was sentenced to pay. Compensation was recorded under the Treaty of Lausanne, and it was noted that:

We call on politicians, who continue to use tools such as fraud, distortion, fabrication, lies and reversal of the truth, to get rid of the hysteria stemming from Turkish hostility and confront their dark history. We recommend that all constituencies in Greece adopt a vision that will enable an environment of peace and cooperation instead of continuing their provocative rhetoric and actions.”

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