The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday responded to remarks by Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, stressing that cooperation between Greece, Cyprus and Israel is aimed at stability and has “a peaceful purpose.”
“Greece shapes its foreign policy independently, it does not accept instructions, nor does it owe explanations to anyone,” the ministry said.
The ministry added that Greece has consistently worked for peace and good neighborly relations, noting that “alarmism and attempts to distort reality are not helpful, especially during this period of regional instability and uncertainty.”
Earlier, in an interview with Anadolu News Agency, Fidan criticized the trilateral cooperation, warning it could heighten tensions. He claimed the partnership “does not bring more trust, it brings more mistrust,” adding that “it brings more problems and war.”