(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) Calling on Greece to abide by international law, Türkiye's
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavushoglu on Tuesday warned that otherwise
Ankara 'will do what is necessary,' trend reports citing daily sabah .
Speaking in a joint press conference with his Romanian
counterpart Bogdan Aurescu in the capital Ankara, Cavushoglu said:
'Either Greece takes a step back and abides by agreements, or we
will do what is necessary' referring to Greece's recent military
drill on Aegean islands.
Also, criticizing Greece for militarizing Aegean islands close
to the Turkish coastline that was demilitarized under longstanding
treaties, the top diplomat said: 'If Athens doesn't want peace,
Ankara will do whatever is necessary.'
Urging Greece to stop the illegal arming of Aegean islands with
non-military status and to act in line with international
agreements, he said: 'Greece continues its provocations. We cannot
remain silent.'
Recently, Greece carried out a military drill on the Aegean
island of Rhodes, just 84 kilometers (52 miles) from the Turkish
coastal town of Fethiye in the Mugla province. Turkish officials
insist the deployment of soldiers or weapons on some islands close
to its coast violates their nonmilitary status according to
international law.
Cavushoglu said continued violation of the treaties would open
their sovereignty up to debate and force Türkiye to defend its
rights.
“We will continue to take the necessary steps both legally
within an international organization, especially the United
Nations, and on the field,” the minister said.
Cavushoglu said:“Greece should not forget this. Those who sow
the wind reap the storm. If you do not want peace, we will do what
is necessary.”
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