Greece’s Air Force was conducting an exercise in the Aegean Sea at the time, but allegedly far away from the Turkish vessel. In a press briefing, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said his country responded with the “necessary retaliation in line with the rules. It doesn't fit in our good neighborly ties.”The Greek Defense Ministry insisted their jets never harassed the Turkish vessel. Turkey’s new research vessel, the TCG Cesme, conducted annual hydrographic survey work last week in international waters between the two countries, stirring Athens' anger. Tzogopoulos said that from a European perspective, a model of selective engagement with Turkey is being studied in Brussels.

Source: Ethiopian News February 15, 2021 06:30 UTC