Greek Government Spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis rejected the possibility of an agreement between Syria and the Turkish Cypriot regime, stating unequivocally that such an agreement would be legally invalid. In a televised interview on Action 24, Marinakis emphasized that the Turkish Cypriot entity is not recognized as a state by anyone, thus precluding any legitimate agreements. He highlighted a joint request by Greece, Cyprus, and Austria to the EU Foreign Affairs Council for a local envoy to Syria, aiming to uphold international law and protect European states, noting Cyprus's shared border with Syria. Marinakis reiterated that Greece and other European countries would not tolerate any agreement violating international law.
He asserted that Greece's recent actions have strengthened its diplomatic standing and foreign policy credibility. Marinakis emphasized Greece's role as a "beacon of stability" during challenging global times, pledging to maintain this stability and defend the country's claims.
On aid to Ukraine, Marinakis stated Greece's position remains unchanged, with no planned increase in current aid levels. He affirmed Greece's continued support for Ukraine and its defense of democracy.
Addressing the controversy surrounding the former Greek royal family's citizenship application, Marinakis dismissed reactions as excessive, explaining that existing 1994 legislation was simply applied without special treatment.
Finally, discussing the 2025 budget, he highlighted the government's goal to increase incomes through tax reductions and other measures, exceeding price increases. Marinakis mentioned efforts to combat price gouging and cartels, while clarifying that the government is not "criminalizing profits."
