ATHENS

Greece has no intention of getting involved in the ongoing war in the Gulf, said Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis on Monday.

Speaking at the doorsteps of the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, Gerapetritis added: “Greece has stood in principle in favor of the universal application of international law, respect for the rights of civilians and of course the return to diplomacy instead of war.”

“It goes without saying that in these moments, which are extremely critical and the consequences may be extremely significant, not only geopolitically, but also economically and environmentally for the Mediterranean, Europe must rise to the occasion and assume a leading role,” he underlined.

Gerapetritis also stressed respect for the international law of the sea, ensuring free movement of all ships.