Ankara: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that "no political legitimacy in Greece is strong enough to resolve its problems with Trkiye." He emphasized the need for dialogue and restraint, criticizing Athens' recurring use of anti-Trkiye rhetoric for domestic politics.

According to Anadolu Agency, Fidan highlighted that Greek politics have long relied on portraying Trkiye as an adversary to manage internal crises. He accused Greece of feeding on anti-Trkiye narratives, particularly during corruption scandals or domestic unrest. Fidan urged Greece to stop this pattern, stressing the importance of finding a mutual resolution. He reminded both nations of their ancient ties and called for a future-oriented approach free of hostility.

Fidan maintained that the Turkish government never builds its domestic policy on "anti-Greek positions" and urged Athens to reciprocate with maturity. He reiterated that Trkiye's first language is peace and that the country responds in kind to peaceful overtures from Greece.

On the topic of European Union security policies, Fidan criticized Greece's attempt to exclude Trkiye from the Security Action Framework for Europe (SAFE) mechanism. He described this move as an example of how "certain EU members hijack Europe's security system." He recalled Greece's exit and reentry into NATO's military structure, facilitated by Trkiye's consent, as a gesture of maturity that he expects from Greece today.

Fidan confirmed his attendance at the upcoming EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg, where he plans to meet with Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis. He noted that while Greek counterparts may not be fully at ease with the situation, dialogue remains the only viable path forward.

The foreign minister also cautioned against the Greek Cypriot Administration's growing defense cooperation with Israel, warning that it could provoke instability in the Eastern Mediterranean. He cited Cyprus's role during the Gaza war and expressed hope that their recent humanitarian efforts would serve as atonement.

Fidan concluded by underscoring Trkiye's preference for peaceful resolutions. He expressed optimism that enduring peace between Trkiye and Greece in regions like the Aegean and Mediterranean, as well as peaceful coexistence on Cyprus, is achievable.