M. Varvitsiotis for Tsavousoglou’s statements: We respond to irrationality by strengthening international alliances

Deputy Foreign Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis referred to Greek-Turkish relations and the consequences of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine in an interview with Parapolitika 90.1 FM and on the show “Bra de fer”, with journalists Christina Korakis and.

In particular, Mr. Varvitsiotis, when asked about Tsavousoglou’s statements and the Turkish allegations about the demilitarization of the Eastern Aegean islands, commented that this is an absurdity, to which Greece responds in two ways: on the one hand by strengthening its international alliances and on the other which is irritating Ankara. He recalled that these statements were made while he was in Kastellorizo ​​for an event in the framework of the Conference on the Future of Europe, where, with the online participation of the Ministers of European and Foreign Affairs of the three island countries of the Union (Ireland, Malta and Cyprus), confirmed the fact that Kastellorizo, like any remote island, is an integral part of the European Union.

In this context, the Deputy Minister referred to the forthcoming debate in Parliament of the bills for the country’s defense shield, commenting that he “expects to see the attitude of the responsible opposition” towards the moves of the Greek government, which has managed to “restore balance” in the air in the Aegean “, as he characteristically stated.

Regarding the effects of a Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Mr. Varvitsiotis estimated that the energy effects in Greece will be smaller than in other EU countries. and the central, will face a problem with their energy efficiency. He added that if we were to impose sanctions on Russia, it would be difficult to supply energy due to a lack of adequate energy resources and gas. Respectively, however, he noted that Europe is also the main export market of Russia, which will lose a significant inflow of foreign exchange.