Italy and Turkey assert strategic relations

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Days aft Chevron and HelleniQ Energy expressed involvement successful exploration south of Crete and amid tensions implicit Greece-Cyprus powerfulness links, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized respect for Ankara’s sovereign rights and planetary instrumentality successful each Mediterranean activities.

Speaking alongside Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani successful Rome, Fidan said the Mediterranean is “key for Europe’s vigor information and connectivity,” calling for coordination successful maritime jurisdictions. He praised Italy’s “sensitivity” to Turkish concerns and highlighted increasing defence ties, citing Baykar’s acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace, practice with Leonardo, and advancement connected Eurofighter procurement.

Italy seeks a strategic concern with Turkey, with prospects for co-production of unmanned systems. Analysts noted Rome’s stance ignores Athens’ objections and signals person Turkish-Italian practice successful Libya.

Fidan besides reacted to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ comments connected EU defence loans and calls to assistance Turkey’s “casus belli,” saying such statements are unnecessary fixed existent stability successful the Aegean.

Tajani called Turkey “an important strategic partner.” Ankara hopes for momentum pursuing a planned gathering betwixt Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the long-delayed Turkey-Greece High-Level Cooperation Council.

Meanwhile, Turkish officials expressed restitution implicit the ongoing situation betwixt Nicosia and Athens regarding the powerfulness link.