The EU calls on Turkey to cut back tensions with Greece – Muricas News

The official consultant of the European International Coverage Service stated that the continued hostile statements of the Turkish political management in the direction of Greece and the Greek individuals trigger severe concern within the European Union.

“The European Union has repeatedly emphasised that variations ought to be resolved peacefully, with full respect for worldwide legislation and the important and legit pursuits of nations. Threats and aggressive rhetoric are unacceptable and should cease,” stated a communique issued in Brussels on Monday night.

The doc states that “participation in a significant and honest dialogue is important to ease tensions, promote mutual understanding and develop neighborly relations.”

“The EU reaffirms its expectations from Turkey that it's going to significantly work in the direction of a sustainable de-escalation within the pursuits of regional stability within the Japanese Mediterranean, and can absolutely respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all EU member states,” the doc emphasised.

Each Ankara and Athens are a part of the identical army alliance, NATO. The principle disputes between the 2 nations are over the possession of the ocean areas wealthy in power assets between the island of Crete and Cyprus. Turkey can be involved in regards to the rearmament of the Greek islands, and Greece considers its actions self-defense.