Nikos Dendias, the foreign minister of Greece, stated that his nation is willing to engage in constructive talks with Turkey in accordance with international law, but that Ankara must cease its unheard-of escalation of provocations. The longstanding conflict between the two NATO members over a number of topics, including as the start and end of continental shelves and flights, was also revived. air over the split island of Cyprus and the Aegean Sea.
De-escalation should be the main goal of the dialogue, according to Dendias, who told the Proto Thema newspaper that it is up to Turkey to decide whether to engage in it or not.
Last month, the European Union voiced worry over remarks made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in which he claimed that Greece had occupied demilitarised islands in the Aegean Sea. The EU added that Turkey was prepared to “do what is required” if the situation called for it.
Athens declares its willingness to engage in conversation with Ankara provided that provocations stop
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