Greece-Turkey Dispute over the SAFE Plan
October 19, 2025
Greece's Foreign Minister, Giorgos Gerapetritis, responded to aggressive remarks from his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, regarding the SAFE plan. Gerapetritis asserted that Greece pursues an active foreign policy based on international law and will not accept outside interference. Fidan expressed concerns about the rising anti-Turkish sentiment in Greece. The statements from both sides highlight the tension between the countries amidst discussions on security issues. Fidan emphasized the need for Turkey to be brought back into Greece's political agenda.