The only solution to the Cyprus problem is the acceptance of the existence of two sovereign and equal independent states, said Turkish Defence Minister Houloussi Akar.
In a speech to the General Assembly of the Turkish National Assembly, Houloussi Akar said that "we see that Greece is making every effort without any logic, without prudence and following foreign demands to increase tensions with continuous provocative actions and aggressive rhetoric. Although Greece has expanded 3 times in 7 stages of history, since the day it was founded, seeking the creation of the Great Idea, it has invented a concept it calls 'neo-Ottomanism' and accuses Turkey of expansionism, throwing a big mud on us."
Houloussi Akar accused Greece of "ignoring the Turkish presence and trying to intimidate Turks living in Greece with policies of assimilation and oppression. Collaborating with terrorist organizations, providing all kinds of assistance and complicity to terrorists, especially in the Lavrio camp, and shamelessly denying these facts that are known all over the world. It pushes migrants towards the Turkish border with extremely cruel and inhumane practices, he claimed.
He added that every unjust illegal act committed by Greece finds the necessary response in the diplomatic field and in the field of action within the framework of reciprocity."
"Our expectation is that some Greek politicians and military officers should immediately abandon their intransigent and provocative behaviour for domestic political purposes, focus on solving problems through dialogue and learn from history before they are betrayed by others. Those who want there to be a tomorrow are well advised to move away from the mistakes of yesterday and today. Our sincere wish is for the Mediterranean Sea to become a sea of friendship and for all its wealth to be shared fairly," the Turkish minister said.
Referring to Cyprus, Houloussi Akar said that "the only solution to the Cyprus problem is to accept the existence of two sovereign and equal independent states."
Referring to Cyprus, Houloussi Akar said that "the only solution to the Cyprus problem is to accept the existence of two sovereign and equal independent states. Cyprus is our national cause and, as in the past, we stand by our Cypriot brothers and sisters, in accordance with the guarantee and alliance agreements. Although we are open to dialogue in Cyprus, the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean, we have not allowed any fait accompli, nor will we allow any, just as we have not allowed nor will we allow any of our rights to be usurped, nor those of Cyprus. We are determined to protect both our own rights and the rights of our Cypriot brothers and sisters, and thank God we are capable of doing so."
On Libya, the Turkish minister said that "the legitimate government in Libya, with which we have 500 years of brotherly ties, is in accordance with the bilateral agreements signed on the basis of international law and the approval of the Turkish Grand National Assembly."
[/P]"In Libya we are providing military training and health services. Turkey stands by our side and is in solidarity with our Libyan brothers and sisters. We have contributed significantly to shaping stability and launching the political process. Our goal is the formation of a Libya that has secured its territorial integrity and political unity. Libya belongs to the Libyans," he said.
Source: CNA
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