Turkey's Response to the Israel, Greece, and Cyprus Meeting
December 25, 2025
The Turkish Ministry of Defense made provocative statements regarding the recent trilateral meeting of Israel, Greece, and Cyprus. It claims that Turkey is not responsible for violations in the Aegean and blames Greece for escalating tensions. Turkey aims for cooperation and peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue. It also emphasizes that the trilateral cooperation does not pose a military threat. Finally, it reiterates its support for the rights of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and its role as a guarantor power.