Turkey's Defence Minister, Yaşar Güler, has sent strong warnings to Greece, Israel, and Cyprus. These warnings show Turkey's firm position on military cooperation. They also relate to territorial issues in the Eastern Mediterranean and Aegean Sea. Minister Güler spoke at a press conference in Ankara. He talked about military activities in a very important region. He is worried about islands that should not have weapons. He also said Turkey still supports a two-state solution for Cyprus.
Ankara sees growing military alliances and actions. Turkey believes these could harm its security. Minister Güler said these actions are not an immediate danger. However, he stated Turkey will act if there are military movements in the Aegean. A big problem is Israel possibly putting air defence systems on islands. These islands are legally not military zones. Turkey is very concerned about this.
Minister Güler also restated Turkey's promise to protect Turkish Cypriots. He said Turkish Cypriots have an equal and sovereign status. This is needed for any solution in Cyprus. He supports a "two-state" plan. This is different from what many countries want. Most countries hope for a united federal Cyprus.
The minister also criticized Greece's defence plans. He mentioned possible problems with Greek soldiers. He suggested Greek military staff do not like the current defence plans. Güler also said some Greek politicians try to create problems. He also accused Greece of trying to push Turkey out of European security.
These statements from Ankara show a stronger position. They send a clear message to neighbors and their friends. The warnings remind everyone that Turkey will protect its security interests. This is in the Eastern Mediterranean and Aegean Sea. These areas have disputes about sea borders and energy exploration. The two-state idea for Cyprus makes reunification harder. It seems disagreements will continue to block progress. The military and diplomatic actions show that stability in the region is fragile.