Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has warned against Turkey’s participation in the Security Action For Europe (SAFE), a joint borrowing scheme backed by the EU budget to strengthen the bloc’s defense capabilities.

“Our position is that countries that threaten EU member states with war cannot participate,” Mitsotakis said, in a thinly veiled reference to Ankara. “It is up to [these countries] to build good relations with Europe, but that requires respect for its principles,” he added.

The Greek premier was speaking at a joint press conference with European Council President António Costa following their meeting at Maximos Mansion on Monday.

Source: Ekathimerini.com