Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan criticizes Greece-Cyprus-Israel cooperation

In a recent interview with the Anadolu Agency, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan criticized the trilateral cooperation between Greece, the Republic of Cyprus, and Israel. Fidan claimed that this partnership aims to isolate and encircle Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean, stating that Ankara has monitored these alliances closely for three to four years. He characterized the Greek foreign policy as risky and argued that neither Greece, a NATO member, nor the Republic of Cyprus, which has EU support, requires additional military cooperation with Israel. Fidan alleged that such partnerships bring distrust and instability to the region. Furthermore, the minister stated that Israel might attempt to designate Turkey as a new adversary to maintain its security narrative. He also expressed concerns regarding Israeli military actions in Lebanon and Syria, describing them as serious regional risks. Fidan noted that while efforts for a ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. continue, he fears Israel may disrupt the peace process.