Bakoyannis: Biden’s message to Erdogan is the recognition of the Armenian Genocide

Joe Biden’s move to announce to Recep Tayyip Erdogan that US will recognize Armenian Genocide commented on Dora Bakoyannis.

«The last thing Mr. Erdogan expected was that the coveted phone call he expected from Mr. Biden would come with such bad news for Turkey.a.

Mr Biden had promised in the run-up to the election that he would recognize her genocide and it is doing so today by sending a strong message that the rules of the game have changed and that it will defend US principles and values ​​effectively. “It comes as a final blow after the F35 and the specific American messages for the defense of human rights in Turkey”, said the New Democracy MP to SKAI.

He pointed out that This is a difficult time for Erdogan as polls inside the country show a serious slump, Turkey’s finances are not doing well, the pound is losing value but making it difficult for middle and low-income citizens. Therefore a Turkey that is facing serious problems.

Regarding Greece’s strategy in relation to Turkey, he pointed out that we want a dialogue as long as they respect international law.

Among other things, he stressed that the policy in Germany, which was a supporter of Turkey, is gradually changing.

“Today the dynamics within Germany are changing but also the pressure that is now exerted by the opposition parties, possibly of tomorrow’s Green government, and they now create the need for Mrs. Merkel, seeing the reaction of the Americans react in a different way than until today.” write down.

“Mr Erdogan will have to think very hard about re-launching his ships for research in the Eastern Mediterranean.” noted characteristically and stressed that he understands the cost of the policy that would have such a thing.

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