“Our determination is a given”, stressed the Minister of State, George Gerapetritis, commenting on the lprovocxation by Turkey with the issuing of a NAVTEX near Kastelorizo.

Speaking to public broadcaster ERT, the Minister of State pointed out that Greece is in full political and operational readiness.

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Athens is fully prepared to enter into a constructive dialogue, he said, adding that Ankara is retreating ostensibly, as it sees that it cannot achieve its goals.