Kyriakos Mitsotakis: "Significant obstacles" for Turkey's acquisition of F-35s
The Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, recently referred to developments regarding Turkey's armament program. During a press conference, Mr. Mitsotakis commented on the neighboring country's efforts to acquire F-35 aircraft, emphasizing that this process is by no means simple.
According to the Greek Prime Minister, there are significant legal and political obstacles that make the purchase of these specific aircraft by Turkey a difficult endeavor. He expressed his skepticism, stating characteristically that he does not see how these problems could be overcome in the near future.
This statement comes at a time when the balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean region remains at the center of international diplomacy. Greece is closely monitoring the moves of its NATO allies, as the strengthening of any country's air power in the region directly affects its national security.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the Greek government continues to work on strengthening the country, maintaining open channels of communication with international partners. Athens' goal remains the maintenance of stability and peace in the wider region through diplomatic channels and the strengthening of the country's defense capabilities.
These developments are expected to be discussed in upcoming meetings of defense and foreign ministers, as the international community evaluates the conditions for the sale of advanced weapons systems. The Greek side remains committed to monitoring the decisions made by the United States and other allies.