Holding a large Turkish naval exercise during negotiations with Greece

According to the report of Fars News Agency International Group, the Commander of the Turkish Navy on Sunday announced the holding of an exercise in the “Black”, “Aegean” and Eastern Mediterranean seas, an exercise that will probably bring a reaction from Greece.

according to the newspaper “Daily Sabah” Admiral “Kan Turkan”, commander of the Turkish Navy, said in a press conference: “This exercise is conducted by the Navy Command under the exercise program of the Turkish Armed Forces.”

He said: “The purpose of this is to improve the level of preparation of the participating elements and increase the ability of the forces in a very challenging environment.”

This exercise was held while It is possible that Greece and Turkey are reducing tensions, and one of the conditions of Athens is the demilitarization of the region’s waters by Turkey. surface vessel, 7 submarines, 34 planes, 22 helicopters and 22 drones in this one week exercise. The country has emphasized by buying F-35 fighters from the United States.

Graptritis praised the level of relations with the United States in recent years and said: “We do not do trade politics, we do international politics.” We follow principles and everyone respects them. America knows who is a valid regional player.”

The Greek Foreign Minister stated: “The F-35 jets will significantly improve the country’s defense system. We will discuss this issue during our visit to Blinken. I believe that there will be positive developments. “

Answering a question about the relations with Turkey, Graptritis said that the relations are excellent and based on mutual understanding between the two NATO allies. He said: “I emphasize that we have now reached a level of understanding so that we can manage tensions without creating a crisis.” After the Western military aid to Athens, he said that the work of the Turkish army has become more difficult.

Messoud Haki Kashin, advisor to the Turkish president on security and foreign policy affairs, who himself is a former officer The Turkish Air Force also said that air superiority will reach Greece after the purchase of new fighter planes.

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