Erdogan: Outraged that Turkey has been excluded from the list of "safe" countries: "If we lose one, you will lose 10!"
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who participated in a teleconference at the "Mass Celebration of Hydroelectric Power Plant Opening" launched by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, has launched new challenges.
As he stated: "In our seas we started drilling with the Fatih and Yavuz drills. So we demolished all the plans and all the traps that had been set in the eastern Mediterranean against Turkey, against our country. Along with the eastern Mediterranean, we also started drilling in the Black Sea. We will continue this work without giving up our rights under international law. With God's help, we will operate the first reactor at the Akkuyu nuclear power plant. "
Attack on the European Union as well
"If we lose one, you will lose 10," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the EU following a "tourist" blockade imposed on Turkey.
"While the EU has opened its doors to countries whose infrastructure from the economy to democracy is fragile, it has left Turkey out and this is a worrying sign. But let them do whatever they want, they will not be an obstacle to Turkey's democratic and economic goals. If we lose one, you will lose 5, you will lose 10! ”He said, typically raising both palms of his hands to emphasize.
Erdogan stressed that Turkey has proved unrivaled internationally in the field of health and tourism after the pandemic and called on Germany to take positive steps against Turkey. "Especially in the field of tourism and health, we do not know of any other nation that can compete with us in any field! And in Germany at the moment, after the visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Tourism, we have said that we expect positive steps in this matter. "
Turkey has expressed its "disappointment" that the list of countries whose citizens can enter the EU amid a coronation pandemic has been ruled out, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calling for a "political decision".
"We are disappointed that we were not included in the list," Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy said in a statement a few days ago. "We expect this error to be rectified as soon as possible," he added.
Speaking to Justice and Development Party (AKP) officials, Erdogan said the EU was treating Turkey with restraint, calling Brussels' decision a "policy". However, he declined to comment further.
According to the list, which was released by the EU on Tuesday, but which is not binding on member states, travelers from 15 countries - including China on condition - are allowed to enter the Schengen area.
Turkey and the United States are exempt from this list, which is reviewed every two weeks.
The EU decision is a blow to Turkey, which has been trying for weeks to present itself as a safe country despite the epidemic. covid-19 in order to attract travelers and save what is left of the summer tourist season.
Ankara claims to have successfully treated the new pandemic pandemic, as it has a relatively low mortality rate. According to official figures, nearly 200.000 cases and about 5.100 deaths have been reported in Turkey.
But in recent weeks, the daily number of new cases has risen again due to the relaxation of restrictive measures.