Equal distances again from Stoltenberg: Turkey and Greece have an important role to play in NATO

“Turkey, like Greece, is a valuable ally, playing an important role in the Alliance. NATO has set up a conflict prevention mechanism, which we used in 2020 to establish more transparency and prevent an uncontrollable spiral of tension. We are ready. to do it again “.

This was stated by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in an interview published today in the French periodical LE POINT.

“The situation is difficult and that is why it is necessary for NATO to be a platform where Greece and Turkey can meet,” Stoltenberg added.

Asked in the same interview whether Ankara’s terrorism objections to Sweden and Finland’s demands for NATO membership were justified, he said: “I say that when such concerns are expressed, we should consult and see what we can do, together, for to ensure that we fight terrorism together. ”

To the question “do you know that Turkey today describes as” terrorists “mere political opponents” Stoltenberg answers: “I know that the allies are concerned about the situation of the opposition in Turkey. NATO is a platform where the Allies can also discuss these issues. “.

Finally, on the Ukrainian issue, he explains how the Alliance seeks to secure victory for Ukraine without going to war with Russia, but stresses that “Putin’s nuclear rhetoric is dangerous.”

Source: AMPE

Source: Capital

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