What is the response of the Foreign Minister to Turkish allegations about the destruction of an Ottoman cemetery in Greece

The representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Alexandros Papaioannou, gave his own answer, when asked by a journalist regarding the announcement of the Turkish Foreign Minister about the “destruction” of an Ottoman cemetery in Petinos, Abdera, during works for the construction of a football stadium.

Mr. Papaioannou, answering the question, stated the following:

“It is surprising the attempt to create an issue when it does not exist, since the competent Greek authorities also moved quickly, and the Turkish side recognized the responsible attitude of the competent state bodies of our country, who with statements and actions on the ground, proved the our respect for the protection of all the monuments of cultural and religious heritage in our territory “.

Source: Capital

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