Greek diplomatic sources have accused Turkey of “systematic distortion” and “instrumentalization of history,” as well as “selective invocation of historical memory,” in a sharp response to a provocative post published by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the Fall of Tripolitsa. “The systematic distortion and instrumentalization of history, and the selective invocation of historical memory, do not alter historical facts,” diplomatic sources stated, in direct reference to the Turkish post, which speaks of a “massacre” and a “deliberate campaign of destruction.” “This is precisely the practice served by today’s post from the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” the same sources added.
Diplomatic sources: Historical memory cannot be turned into a tool of foreign policy
Greek diplomatic sources further stated: “Positions of this kind, which contradict documented historical facts, do not contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, mutual understanding, or meaningful dialogue, nor are they consistent with the approach required by good neighborly relations.” They continued: “Historical memory cannot be turned into a tool of foreign policy. History is not erased, falsified, or deleted by social media posts. It has the inconvenient characteristic of outliving propaganda.”
The Turkish foreign ministry post that sparked the backlash
It should be noted that an official post published on the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs social media account marked what it called the 205th anniversary of the “Massacre of Tripolitsa” — referred to as the “Massacre of Morea” — stating: “The Muslim Turkish population of the Morea (Peloponnese) Peninsula was systematically massacred between the years 1821 and 1830. A calculated campaign of destruction and devastation accompanied this policy of extermination, extending from places of worship to cemeteries and other cultural heritage assets. On the 205th anniversary of the Massacre of Tripolitsa, we honor with prayers and deep respect the Muslim Turkish citizens who were brutally murdered.”
See the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs post below:
The Muslim Turkish population of the Morea (Peloponnese) Peninsula was systematically massacred between the years 1821 and 1830.
A calculated campaign of destruction and devastation accompanied this policy of extermination, extending from places of worship and madrasas to… pic.twitter.com/cYUV5fzXUT
— Turkish MFA (@MFATurkiye) September 23, 2026
