SYRIZA's Tsipras meets with armed forces political and military leadership
Main opposition SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday had a meeting with the political and military leadership of the Defence ministry during which he was informed about Greece's geostrategic plans.
Firstly, he met with Defence Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos and then with Alternate Defence Minister Fofi Gennimata and the military leadership of the armed forces.
In his statements, Tsipras noted that Turkey's decision to conduct exploration with the participation of two naval vessels in the area of the continental shelf and the EEZ of Cyprus constitutes an unacceptable violation of the sovereign rights of the Cyprus Republic, as defined by the international law. We consider, he added, that this challenge aims at thwarting the dialogue process for the solution of the Cyprus issue under the auspices of the UN and undermines the already volatile situation in the region.
Referring to the "criminal political management of the unprecedented economic crisis" the country is facing, SYRIZA leader assured that its deterrent capability remains strong and this is due to the selfless stance of the personnel. At the same time, he stressed the need for the restitution of the injustices that military personnel have suffered. All court decisions must be implemented, he underlined.
Tsipras also reassured the leadership of the armed forces that they are surrounded with confidence.
Replying to a question, Tsipras stated that the deterrent capability is not associated with the arms procurement but the structure of the defence, among others.
The major weaknesses of the army, he added, are not related to the present crisis, but with the scandalous arms procurement programmes of the past.
Tsipras also stressed the need to refrain from the model of arms procurement programmes of the past and set a new basis, taking into account the management of the economic crisis, while pointing out the relative positions of the main opposition party.
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