Zeki Aktürk emphasized, in a briefing by Turkey’s Defense Ministry to journalists in Cigli, Izmir, that “we closely monitor and pay particular attention to the recent armament activities and military initiatives of Greece and the Republic of Cyprus in the region.” “Although our country advocates for peace, stability, and good neighborly relations in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, it maintains its full determination to defend its rights and interests. The Turkish Armed Forces take all necessary measures to ensure the security of our country and the ‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus‘,” added the ministry spokesperson, responding to a journalist’s question. Furthermore, he noted that Turkey cannot be directly affected by Greece’s increased defense spending. Finally, he stated that what the region needs “is strengthening cooperation and dialogue based on international law, instead of arms races and actions that increase tension. However, Greece’s increase in defense spending is primarily an issue concerning the Greek people.”
Turkey issues new threats: “We closely monitor Greece and Cyprus military activities”
Turkey’s Defense Ministry warns it’s closely monitoring Greek and Cypriot military activities, threatening to defend its interests in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
