According to AFP news agency, on February 12, speaking at a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Antakya, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias emphasized: “I want to address the leadership and the people. Turkey The deepest condolences of the government of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the entire Greek people for the loss following two terrible earthquakes.”
Mr. Dendias said that the two countries do not need to wait for natural disasters to improve Bilateral relations. “Greece will do its best to support Turkey at this difficult time, whether bilaterally or within the European Union,” he said.
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For his part, Mr. Cavusoglu emphasized: “This shows the solidarity of the Greek people with Turkey and the Turkish people. Greece was one of the first countries to call and offer help. Turkey following the earthquake.”
He recalled the mutual support given to the earthquake in Turkey and Greece in 1999. He said: “We do not need to wait for another earthquake to develop our relations.. .
I say each of these things as an ordinary citizen, but now I think the same as the foreign minister of Turkey. I hope we will work to find solutions to our disagreements conversation sincerely”./.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu (left) with Foreign Minister Greek Nikos Dendias inspects earthquake-stricken areas in Hatay, southern Turkey, February 12, 2023. (Source: AA/Daily Sabah)(Vietnam+)
