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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras spoke at the press conference during the two-day meeting of the NATO summit in Brussels. The main subject of his contacts was the question of the two Greek soldiers held in Turkey, as well as Skopje, in which Athens played a leading role. On the issue of two soldiers, Alexis Tsipras had a meeting of one hour and 45 minutes with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, raising the issue of the release of the two Greeks. The Prime Minister also answered a question about the attitude of Panos Kammenos in Skopje, saying that when the process in Skopje will be completed around February, they will sit down on the table with Panos Kammenos and decide what will happen.
difficult session because the many different positions emerged. Greece is a stabilizing force in the region and a country that covers its financial obligations to NATO despite the problems we have encountered. The evidence of stability demonstrated by Greece is to improve relations with our northern neighbors. I raised the subject of Turkish provocation, as a general issue of the Alliance, as well as the issue of the detention of the two Greek soldiers, which is unacceptable to two members of the Alliance
. There are two measures:
I had a meeting with Turkish President, Mr. Erdogan. This was not one of the easiest meetings. We have the order of the day. I urged the two Greek soldiers who were detained for four months without being charged. The Turkish President raised the issue of the eight Turkish officers and informed him of judicial development. I have clarified that there is justice in Greece, I taught at the same time that no coup d'etat is welcome in Greece.
We felt the need for cooperation. Erdogan's visit to Athens aimed to establish new bases in our relations. I reminded him that Greece in 2018 is turning the page. I told him that it is possible to turn a page and Greek-Turkish relations. This was not realized because the provocation continues in the Aegean and I gave him information about the violations in the Aegean Sea. We agreed to focus on efforts to reduce tension in our relations
We also talked about the Cyprus problem, saying that we should continue discussions under the Gutieri proposal. We said that there would be a meeting in the coming period.
Then Mr. Tsipras asked the journalists to put their questions in. The first question was about Skopje and the reactions that were provoked in Greece:
"I did not expect that the first question is about nomenclature. Today is a historic day. Finally, after 10 years, the decision of the Bucharest Summit takes its full dimension. According to the provision, it is clear that the neighboring country is embarking on accession negotiations, which will not be completed until the terms of the agreement are finalized. I was made aware of the reactions. It's a big hypocrisy. Everyone was talking about the constitutional name. This changes with the agreement of Prespa. The only Macedonia that will exist will be ours. Our neighbors will call North Macedonia. The deeply hypocritical attitude of the opposition underestimates the intelligentsia of citizens.
A few days ago, we were told about Mr. Moskovishi. Yesterday, we almost forced ourselves to be overhauled, because we showed a useless basis that Mr. Khan raised the issue of changing borders in our discussions with Albania. Everyone can not be a liar. Essentially, Mr. Mitsotakis and Ms. Gennimata, who followed, decided to pinpoint a critical issue. It's painful for the country and dangerous. We need calm, not the ethno-cultural mutation of Mr. Mitsotakis and other members of the opposition. "
Returning to the meeting with Mr. Erdogan, Alexis Tsipras said:"
"Coming out of the meeting, I hope more.The question of the two Greeks is a major problem for us. does not care about the honor of a neighbor to keep the two Greeks.There was no direct correlation between the eight.However, for the Turkish President, it is very important because he considers that he was involved in the coup d'etat and that it is a matter of honor for him.He said that the question of the two Greeks and the eight Turks can not be related The Greek party does not ask for pardon, but the proceedings are ongoing and if it has not committed an offense that it has not committed, justice will be decided. "
In a question on the issue with Russia, he said:] "I'm not worried, but I have to defend the territorial integrity of the country." Greece has good relations with all the pays s, but when there are violations, we examine them. "
In response to a question about the different points of view expressed by the government partner Panos Kammenos, he said:
our views – with Panos Kammenos – on the specific subject – Skopje – our points of view This weekend, there was no mention of the issue.The crucial issue we were concerned about was the perspective of the Alliance.A similar question was put to President Trab, who changed the debate. as if there were no problems.We look forward to seeing if the Skopje government will be able to fulfill its obligations under the Prespa agreement and I hope that yes, because it is a historic agreement.When that happens, in January, February, we will discuss with our government partner what we are going to do. "
Returning to contacts with Recep Tayyip, Erdogan has stated: "
" There are untapped opportunities with Turkey. I told him that we were locked in a subject that should not concern our bilateral relations. I believe that we will be able to relaunch the talks on the Cyprus issue and a series of critical positive issues for the two countries that came to a halt after the eight Turks became a major problem, especially the unacceptable detention of the two Greeks. "
On the question of Albania, he stated that" much has been done on a number of issues that are straining relations between the two countries. A series of contacts that secure the exclusive economic zone of Greece and the EEZ at least in our west, there is an evolution of the issue of the Greek soldiers lost in the war. We have taken steps towards Albania, such as driving license issuance. We still have not finished. We discussed with my Albanian counterpart, the Foreign Ministers, to intensify their contacts. "
In a new question about the meeting with the Turkish President, he replied:" In contact with Mr. Erdogan, the most point that are in court. Beyond that, the Turkish side takes a different approach to the issue of their violation, because it does not recognize these violations as robberies on our own miles because we have exhausted our right to go from six miles to twelve. I have said, however, that we have overstepped the islands and dislike, which can not be disputed. The best news was that we agreed to intensify the talks between the troops and foreign ministers. "
In closing, Mr. Tsipras said:
" I want to point something out. This summit and confrontation as developed with President Trab and other allies in defense spending could highlight a different view of the United States. Mr Trump said the Alliance is no longer needed for Europe and not for the United States. It's a strategic change. However, the demand for better burden sharing is a legitimate request. The United States was almost exclusively overwhelmed and called it hegemony. That was the price. For countries like Greece, which has kept its contractual obligations for many years. One of the reasons we led to the crisis was also this one. When other allies, including the defense industry, did not meet their obligations. Greece has deprived this money of its education, its health, its development. This is not possible for some within the EU and in the framework of solidarity, which has forced Greece to identify with sanctions in Russia, to say that the diversification of the prices of energy only concerns the South. The essence of Trab's statement is correct, even though it has not been formulated, as it is of use, in a correct manner.
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