The earthquake brought the two towns closer

Speaking to the Ta Nea newspaper, Dendias said that Turkey is facing an unprecedented disaster and that his visit to Turkey after the earthquake is intended to show Greece’s everlasting solidarity with the Turkish people.

Dendias stated that Greece wishes to support Turkey both bilaterally and as a member of the European Union (EU).

A WARM WELCOME TO THE GREEK TEAMS

Expressing that Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu welcomed him very warmly in Turkey, Dendias noted that Turkish citizens also sent extremely warm messages to the Greek search and rescue teams.

Dendias stated that Greece’s desire to help and the gratitude of the Turkish community for this help shows the closeness of the two peoples and their willingness to support the Turkish people when the need arises.

“I STILL IN MY MIND”

On the other hand, Dendias said that Greece’s assistance to the Turkish people cannot be associated with geopolitical developments, adding: “I cautiously recall the statement of my colleague Çavuşoğlu expressing his hope that efforts will be made to resolve our conflicts through dialogue. ” saying.

Dendias emphasized that after three years of tension, an optimistic outlook is drawn for the return to good neighborly relations based on international law, which will guarantee peace and stability. (AA)