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The aim of the military exercises, which was called "tiger meeting" It aims to strengthen solidarity between the fleets of the participating countries and is held annually, and is expected to take place this year. It will take place in Athena Between the 9th and 20th of May.
Turkish security sources said that every year the host countries draft a text consisting of technical rules before workouts Planned, this year "Greece targeted Turkey in this document".
Sources accused Greek authorities By making additions in the document stating that "Abuse of differences between the two countries" without providing details.
According to the Turkish authorities, the additions were "deliberate" The Air Force Command pushed for the amendments, which the sources said were rejected by Greece.
She added that Turkey decided to boycott the maneuvers on the grounds that "Greece manipulates it for its own political interests" The Greek authorities were informed of their decision on April 22.
Greece and Turkey, NATO allies and regional foes in the eastern Mediterranean, often accuse each other of violating the airspace over the Aegean Sea.
On Friday, Turkey accused Greek warplanes of violating its airspace over the Aegean Sea, which Turkish security sources said happened 30 times within 72 hours.
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The military exercises, called “Tiger Meeting”, aim to enhance solidarity between the fleets of the participating countries and are held annually, and are expected to take place this year. They will take place in Athena Between the 9th and 20th of May.
Turkish security sources said that every year the host countries draft a text consisting of technical rules before workouts Planned, and this year “Greece targeted Turkey in this document.”
Sources accused Greek authorities By making additions in the document stating “abuse of differences between the two countries” without providing details.
According to the Turkish authorities, the additions were “deliberate” and prompted the Air Force leadership to demand amendments, which the sources said were rejected by Greece.
It added that Turkey decided to boycott the maneuvers on the grounds that “Greece is manipulating them for its own political interests” and informed the Greek authorities of its decision on April 22.
Greece and Turkey, NATO allies and regional foes in the eastern Mediterranean, often accuse each other of violating the airspace over the Aegean Sea.
On Friday, Turkey accused Greek warplanes of violating its airspace over the Aegean Sea, which Turkish security sources said happened 30 times within 72 hours.