Ankara (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Greece’s political legitimacy is insufficient to solve its issues with Türkiye. He also condemned Greece’s attempt to exclude Türkiye from the SAFE (Security Action Framework for Europe) mechanism.
As reported by Turkish media, Fidan called for dialogue and restraint in relations, while criticising Athens’ repeated use of anti-Türkiye rhetoric for domestic political purposes. Fidan stated that Greek politics have historically depended on depicting Türkiye as an enemy to handle internal crises.
How did Fidan describe Greece’s anti-Türkiye rhetoric?
Speaking during a television program in Istanbul, he said,
“Greek politics feed on anti-Türkiye narratives. Whenever there is a corruption scandal or domestic unrest, they bring up Türkiye. This has to stop.”
“I want to remind our Greek neighbours: Turks and Greeks are ancient peoples of this region. We must find a way out of this deadlock together. The future is waiting for us,”
Fidan further said.
“If you continue producing a language of threats, Türkiye can respond tenfold. There is no need for this. Let’s not base politics on hostility.”
Fidan stated that the Turkish government does not base its domestic policy on “anti-Greek positions” and called on Athens to demonstrate similar maturity.
“When you come with the language of peace, Türkiye responds with peace. But if another tone is used, we have the capacity to answer accordingly. Still, we never start such rhetoric. Our first language is peace,”
he said.
What did Fidan say about Greece’s alleged effort to exclude Türkiye from the European Security Mechanism?
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19 responses to “FM Hakan Fidan Criticizes Greece for Attempting to Exclude Turkey from Europe’s Security System”
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Greece trying to kick Turkey out of the security club? Classic move, mate! Next, they’ll be asking the bouncers to check IDs at the door of the Mediterranean! 😂
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Just what we needed, another masterclass in political theatre from our Greek friends—perhaps they think a cozy security blanket can be knit without the Turks’ yarn? 😂
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Classic Greece, always trying to play the exclusivity card like it’s a VIP club. Maybe they think if they throw enough shade, the sun will shine on their little drama. 🍷😏
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Greece trying to kick Turkey out of Europe’s security system? Brilliant strategy, mate! Just ask any Greek politician; it’s all fun and games until someone forgets the ancient rivalry! 😂
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Seems like Greece is trying to play bouncer at Europe’s security party, but bless their hearts, they forgot the guest list includes Türkiye too. Maybe they think a bit of drama will distract from their own domestic soap operas? 🍿😏
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Seems like Greece is trying to play the role of the bouncer at Europe’s security party, but good luck keeping the Turks out—it’s like trying to stop a kebab from smelling up the room! 😂
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So, Greece thinks it can play bouncer at Europe’s security club? Good luck with that! 🍻
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Greece trying to kick Turkey out of the security club? Classic move! Just when you think the European drama couldn’t get any juicier, they pull this stunt. 😂
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Seems like Greece is trying to win the “Most Excluded Neighbor” award in the European security club. Who knew they were so keen on redefining “team player”? 😂🧐
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Oh, how quaint! Greece trying to play bouncer at the European security club while sporting a “Member Since Never” badge. Maybe they think if they shout loud enough, we’ll forget who really runs the show! 😂
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Seems like Greece is trying out for the role of “Europe’s Bouncer,” but forgetting that you can’t just kick the neighbors out of the club when they don’t have your favourite drink. 🍷 Good luck with that security system! 😏
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Just what we needed, a masterclass in political melodrama from Greece—because nothing screams “we’re secure” like excluding your neighbor from the party. 🇹🇷💼
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Looks like Greece is trying to play a game of musical chairs in Europe’s security system, but forgetting that Turkey brought the music—and the chairs! 🎶🪑 Good luck with that strategy, lads; might want to check the guest list next time! 😏
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Seems like Greece is channeling its inner diva, trying to kick Turkey out of the club while forgetting it needs a partner for the tango. 🙄 But hey, if they think they can do the security cha-cha alone, good luck to them! 🍀
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Seems like Greece is trying to play the exclusive club game again, eh? Maybe they should check if they even have a membership card for Europe’s security system before trying to kick someone out. 😂
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Oh, brilliant move, Greece! Nothing screams “let’s solve our problems” like trying to kick your neighbor out of the security club. 🎉 Maybe next they’ll just build a wall and call it diplomacy, eh?
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Isn’t it adorable how Greece tries to play the ‘exclusion game’ while simultaneously juggling its own domestic dramas? Maybe they think pretending not to see Türkiye will magically solve their issues—classic diplomatic strategy, right? 😏
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Seems like Greece is trying to play the security game without its key player—good luck with that! 😂 Maybe they think drawing lines on a map will keep the real threats at bay.
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Seems like Greece is auditioning for a role in “How to Alienate Your Neighbors 101” while Türkiye is just trying to find a seat at the security table. Classic case of “look over there!” when the real drama’s happening at home, innit? 😏
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