{"id":10511,"date":"2026-04-30T13:12:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T13:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/10511\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T13:12:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T13:12:43","slug":"turkiye-warns-france-greece-remarks-risk-regional-stability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/10511\/","title":{"rendered":"T\u00fcrkiye warns France, Greece remarks risk regional stability"},"content":{"rendered":"

T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s Defense Ministry warned Thursday that recent statements by NATO allies France and Greece based on what it called \u201ccertain scenarios\u201d risk escalating tensions and harming regional peace and stability.<\/p>\n

Responding to questions after its weekly press briefing, the ministry noted that remarks targeting T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s regional role and its place in Europe\u2019s security architecture<\/a> were not compatible with alliance solidarity.<\/p>\n

\u201cStatements made by NATO members France and Greece through certain scenarios increase tension and carry the risk of harming regional peace and stability,\u201d the ministry said. It added that any military alliance being formed in the region against T\u00fcrkiye would have \u201cno chance of success.\u201d<\/p>\n

The ministry said countries seeking security and stability in the coming period would benefit from working with T\u00fcrkiye, not opposing it.<\/p>\n

The remarks came amid reports that French troops could be deployed to the Greek Cypriot administration. The ministry stressed that T\u00fcrkiye acts in line with international law and prioritizes peace and stability in its region, but added that this does not mean Ankara or the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) would compromise on their national rights and interests.<\/p>\n

Security arrangements concerning Cyprus are defined by international agreements, and T\u00fcrkiye is one of the guarantor countries, the ministry reminded.<\/p>\n

It questioned what concrete security need would justify a possible French military deployment to Greek Cyprus, warning that such steps could upset the island\u2019s sensitive balance and raise tensions.<\/p>\n

The ministry also warned such moves could create future security risks for the Greek Cypriot administration<\/a> and called on all parties to avoid actions that could undermine regional stability.<\/p>\n

Following the remarks on the possible deployment of French troops to Greek Cyprus, TRNC Prime Minister \u00dcnal \u00dcstel recently criticized the Greek criticized Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides.<\/p>\n

According to the Turkish Cypriot news agency TAK, \u00dcstel said Christodoulides\u2019 comments after his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron could seriously harm peace and stability on the island.<\/p>\n

\u00dcstel said the Greek Cypriot leadership was pursuing a contradictory policy by speaking of a new negotiation process while ignoring the Turkish Cypriot people.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis contradictory attitude clearly reveals his real intention,\u201d \u00dcstel said.<\/p>\n

He stressed that any military presence or military step on the island requires the consent and approval of the Turkish Cypriot people. Any move taken without such approval would be legally invalid under international law, he said.<\/p>\n

On the change of command<\/p>\n

On the other hand, the ministry commented on a change of command at the 3rd Main Jet Base Command in Konya, saying maintaining institutional discipline within the Turkish Armed Forces is essential. It said all procedures were being handled within the framework of relevant regulations.<\/p>\n

It had been claimed earlier that commander of the Konya 3rd Main Jet Base was reassigned to headquarters after ordering a fighter jet and helicopter flyover during the T\u00fcmosan Konyaspor-Fenerbah\u00e7e match.<\/p>\n

The commander had flown F-16 fighter jets and Sikorsky helicopters over the stadium to show support for Konyaspor during a match against Fenerbah\u00e7e.<\/p>\n

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