Specifically, in response to a question about a recent Hurriyet newspaper article referring to the usefulness of such an eventuality, Mr. Economou noted that "there is no agreement, neither open nor secret, between Greece, Turkey and Israel."
On a broader level, Ikonomou noted that the Greek government's priority to minimize dependence on Russian gas was and remains strong. In this context, he announced that there will be announcements, in the near future, by the Greek Prime Minister on the exploitation of national gas fields.
Asked if there is any development regarding the renewal of US interest in EastMed, Mr. Ikonomou clarified that "there is no development in this direction."
Ikonomou was also asked about the New York Times article, which refers to a proposal submitted by the US to Turkey to give the Russian S400 to Ukraine in order to ensure its re-entry into the F-35 program.
Regarding this issue, Mr. "We have nothing to comment on," Ikonomou said about the New York Times article, stressing that Greece's priority remains the implementation of its own arms program and the exercise of its foreign policy, based on the principles of international law."
"We have nothing to comment on," Ikonomou said about the New York Times article, stressing that Greece's priority remains the implementation of its own arms program and the exercise of its foreign policy, based on the principles of international law.
On the issues of the energy crisis, the Government Spokesman acknowledged the great difficulties that "the unprecedented price increases" bring for Greek households and businesses.
On this level, he underlined the initiatives undertaken by the Greek government both at national and European level. Oikonomou noted that the amount of interventions that the Greek government has implemented or is about to implement exceeds €3.7 billion. He stressed, however, that the issue has an international dimension and requires a common European response.
"There are self-evident speculative tendencies" in the international energy markets, he noted, adding that "when markets become prey to speculators, it is time for a political intervention."
Source: CNA
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