ANKARA – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has known as on Turkey to train restraint in direction of Greece as tensions between the 2 international locations have flared, a German authorities spokesperson mentioned on Wednesday.
“The chancellor is of the opinion that, given the present scenario, it's needed for all NATO allies to face collectively and chorus from provocations amongst themselves,” the spokesperson instructed an everyday information convention in Berlin.
“Invading Greek airspace and flying over Greek islands isn't okay, it appears counterproductive and in opposition to the spirit of the alliance,” added the spokesperson.
Turkey and Greece, each NATO allies, have lengthy been at odds over a number of points corresponding to maritime boundaries, the extent of their continental cabinets and airspace, and relations with ethnically cut up Cyprus.
Germany is dedicated to resolving the open questions between Greece and Turkey in personal dialogue, and on the premise of worldwide legislation, mentioned the spokesperson.
On the identical time, mentioned the spokesperson, “we can't settle for the questioning of the sovereignty of member states of the European Union”.
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