Foreign Minister: Protest action in Turkey over overflights over residential areas

Following instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Themistoklis Demiris, made a strong protest to the Turkish Ambassador here regarding the current overflights of Greek territory, including residential areas.

According to the relevant announcement of the Foreign Minister, the Secretary General underlined that these actions are a violation of Greek sovereignty, constitute an unacceptable challenge and are contrary to fundamental principles of International Law.

He also stressed that these actions, in addition to being illegal and provocative, endanger international air traffic, completely contradict the principle of good neighborly relations between the two countries and undermine efforts to consolidate a climate of trust.

Source: Capital

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