Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected what it described as unfounded statements by Greek authorities regarding the period when Greece sought to occupy and invade Anatolia, calling on Greek officials to act with "seriousness and common sense."

In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry responded to remarks made by Greek authorities on 14 September concerning the historical period in question.

Ministry rejects Greek statements

"We reject the unfounded statements made by the Greek authorities regarding the period when Greece sought to occupy and invade Anatolia, and call on the Greek authorities to act with seriousness and common sense," the ministry said.

Reference to mass killings and destruction

The ministry stated that Greece carried out mass killings and widespread destruction against civilians in Anatolia during the occupation.

It also recalled that, under Article 59 of the Treaty of Lausanne, Greece acknowledged those acts and accepted the obligation to pay compensation.

The ministry reiterated its rejection of the Greek authorities' statements and urged them to adopt a serious and prudent approach when addressing this period of history.(ILKHA)