Erdogan: Greece's negative statements cannot harm ties with NATO

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Greece's negative statements to NATO about Türkiye cannot harm ties between Ankara and the alliance.

"Greece's negative approach to NATO does not weaken Türkiye-NATO relations," Anadolu quotes Erdogan as telling reporters after Friday [September 2] prayers in Istanbul.

"Greece has no value in NATO," he said, adding the alliance is strong with Türkiye.

The Land Command (LANDCOM) of NATO previously removed congratulations from social networks in connection with the 100th anniversary of the victory of Turkish troops over the Greeks in the Battle of Dumlupinar.

The experts added that this step was a response to the negative reaction of Athens.