Turkish Foreign Ministry reacts to Greece's statements on Anatolia
Ankara reacted to the Greek authorities' statements that do not align with historical facts, calling on officials to use common sense.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected Greece's baseless claims regarding the period of the occupation of Anatolia and invited the Athens administration to act with seriousness.
Written Statement from the Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a written text in response to the baseless statements made by Greek authorities regarding the period when the country attempted to occupy and invade Anatolia. The statement emphasized that the claims were rejected outright.
What the Civilian Population Experienced
The statement reminded the public of the fact that Greece had carried out massacres and widespread destruction against the civilian population in Anatolia in the past.
Emphasis on the Treaty of Lausanne
It was recalled that Greece accepted the aforementioned crimes it committed and its obligation to pay reparations pursuant to Article 59 of the Treaty of Lausanne.
Dendias's Social Media Post
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias had made a post on the social media platform X containing baseless claims regarding the wartime period.