Fidan warns Greece and the Greek Cypriot Administration
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned that the policies and cooperation pursued by Greece and the Greek Cypriot Administration with Israel will not bring them greater security, but instead draw them into conflicts.
Speaking on the Anadolu Agency Editor’s Desk, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan answered questions and made assessments on current developments.
Responding to a question on whether there are developments that could alter Türkiye’s security parameters, Fidan said that they have been closely monitoring alliance formations in the region over the past 3–4 years.
He noted that the trilateral cooperation between Greece, the Greek Cypriot Administration and Israel in the Eastern Mediterranean—aimed at encircling Türkiye or creating such an impression—remains under close scrutiny.
Fidan emphasized that Türkiye has already put an end to such initiatives through timely interventions, adding: “In the end, the situation comes down to Israel, the Greek Cypriot Administration and Greece. We see that Greece is pursuing highly risky policies”.
“It is quite striking that Greece is trying to follow policies in Europe that no other country adopts. This deserves closer examination. As for the Greek Cypriot side, it has become evident—even in the current conflicts—that the policies they pursue are misguided. Their cooperation does not bring more security; it brings more insecurity, more problems, and more conflict. We have told them this. We told the Greeks, and through them, the Greek Cypriot side as well. This policy approach will not bring you more security—you will be drawn into conflicts. We see this clearly,” said Fidan.
He also stated that neither Greece nor the Greek Cypriot Administration needs military cooperation with Israel.
“Greece is already a NATO member, and the Greek Cypriot side already enjoys the support of the European Union. Seeking such military cooperation or alliance raises serious strategic questions that cannot be clearly explained. This appears to be an externally imposed policy,” said Fidan.
