Turkish Foreign Minister warns Greece against reckless actions in the Aegean
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkey’s armed forces and coast guard are on high alert and cautioned Athens against any reckless moves, linking Greece’s stance to its upcoming elections.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned that Turkey’s armed forces and coast guard are operating at an "extremely sensitive" level, and called on Greece to refrain from any reckless activity in the Aegean Sea. He restated Ankara’s long-standing opposition to the militarisation of islands that are supposed to be demilitarised, emphasizing that Turkey is pursuing the issue through careful, low-profile measures. Fidan added that publicising certain actions could create more problems for Greece than for Turkey.
He linked Athens’ hardline posture to the approaching electoral cycle, saying Greek politicians are using the issue to rally support. Finally, he warned that any further provocative steps would be met with a forceful Turkish response, underscoring that peace, not war, benefits both sides.
Why it matters
The warning signals rising tension between Turkey and Greece over disputed islands, potentially affecting regional stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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