Turkey's Akar: Cyprus, Greece make 'irresponsible statements'

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has accused Cyprus and Greece of "provocative attacks" and "irresponsible statements" on the Aegean Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean.

"It is our sincere expectation that provocative acts and irresponsible statements, which do not help resolve problems in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean- are not allowed," Hulusi Akar said during Turkey's largest military exercise Sea Wolf Saturday, Turkey's Anadolu Agency reports.

"Our desire and expectation are that the rights and interests of Turkey- which has the longest coastline in the Eastern Mediterranean- and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to be respected.  We expect from all the sides to respect these subjects. This is our most natural right," Akar said. 

The "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus," recognized only by Turkey, refers to the occupied part of the island,...