Greece locked in on Erdogan’s speech at UN General Assembly: “We are ready to face off”

In Greece, eyes are turned to the speech that President Erdogan who is in New York for the 77th General Assembly of the United Nations, will make today. While the Greek press have discussed possible headlines, it is also emphasized that the conversation will shape the future of relations between the two countries.

Turkish President and AKP Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdogan traveled to the US city of New York over the weekend to attend the 77th General Assembly of the United Nations. Erdogan who is expected to have some bilateral contacts here, will address the general assembly today and the speech he will make is the number one agenda item in Greece.

Ta Nea, one of the leading newspapers in Greece, analyzed the possible scenarios related to Erdogan’s speech. In particular, the importance of this conversation in terms of the future of relations between the two countries was emphasized. Based on the current climate, it is likely that Erdogan will directly target Greece and Southern Cyprus. At this point, it is expected that the West and the United States will also consider their role.

“MEDIATOR ROLE” TO BE REMINDED”

It is considered most certain by Greek press that Erdogan who will speak at the General Assembly today, will stress that Turkey is the ‘protector of international law’ and remind of its role as a ‘mediator’

Ta Nea newspaper has suggested that given the discomfort of Erdogan about the US its base in Alexandroupolis, he is also uncomfortable with the lifting of arms restrictions on the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus and that the issue could be discussed at the General Assembly.

Regarding Erdogan’s words The Greek press said “This will also be indicative of the path to be followed from now on.” And added that Greece was ‘ready for any confrontation’ against threats and sudden vocal amplifications. However, said media also noted that Greece “would insist on cold-blooded reactions and attitudes.”