Greek FM advises caution on Turkey, says ‘dust must settle’ in Syria

Greece needs to be cautious and not jump to any hasty conclusions regarding Washington's announcement that Turkey has agreed to a five-day ceasefire in northern Syria to allow the withdrawal of Kurdish troops, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said on Thursday night.

"Obviously this is better than more human lives being lost, military operations, refugees and another conflict in the area, but as to what it means, it is still too soon to tell. We need to let the dust settle first to see how the situation will develop," Dendias told Skai TV.

With regards to Turkish violations in the Aegean and Cyprus' exclusive economic zone, Dendias said that Greece has an duty to continue seeking channels of communication with Ankara, but nevertheless has red lines it will not cross. "We will always do what needs to be done," he said. "But we will not roar and shout. We will explain,...

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