In statements to Hurriyet, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar noted that the US military presence in Alexandroupolis and a so-called arms race with Greece that:
“We will not achieve anything by purchasing 3 or 5 warships. This armament effort by Greece is nothing but a waste of the Greek people’s money,” he said.
His concern for the Greek population must be rejected considering Turkey’s military budget is four times larger than Greece’s despite having higher levels of illiteracy, poverty and starvation.
“It is not in line with logic or mathematics. Turkey is a steadfast ally of NATO,” he added.
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