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Mitsotakis Attends NATO Summit; No Meeting Planned with Erdoğan

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended the NATO Summit in Ankara, where he raised the issue of "casus belli" concerning Turkey.
Mitsotakis emphasized the need for good-neighborly relations among NATO allies while addressing concerns related to Turkey's potential participation in the F-35 program.
There will not be a formal meeting between Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during this summit.
The Prime Minister highlighted that Greece continues to face a persistent threat of war from Turkey.
Mitsotakis stated that alliance decisions should consider the sensitivities of all NATO member states.

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At the NATO Summit held in Ankara, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis raised concerns regarding the "casus belli" — a term referring to a potential declaration of war — highlighting the ongoing military threat posed by Turkey. Mitsotakis stressed that the alliance should be grounded in principles of good neighborly relations and that the sensitivities of all NATO allies must be taken into account, particularly in discussions surrounding Turkey's potential re-entry into the F-35 program. He stated, "It has come time to leave that behind," referring to the tensions, while also pointing out that Greece faces a continuous threat from Turkey.

Despite these significant issues, there was no scheduled meeting between Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during the summit. Some reports indicate that a brief encounter took place, as Mitsotakis sought to convey Greece's position to allies and affirm both its sovereignty and security needs. The discussions at the NATO Summit reflect the changing transatlantic security landscape and the ongoing complexities of relations between Greece and Turkey within the framework of NATO.

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