Turkiye's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hami Aksoy responded to a question regarding the denial of extradition of Turkut Kaya, whom Interpol issued a red notice, by the Greece Minister of Justice.

"The extradition of Turgut Kaya, for whom Interpol issued a red notice, was denied by the decision of the Greek Minister of Justice despite the Greek judiciary’s ruling in favor of extradition to Turkey. This reveals once again that the traditional sentiments" of the Greek political power against Turkiye have not changed," said Turkish Foreign Minister Spokesman Hami Aksoy.

Reminding that Greece provides asylum to criminals wanted by Turkiye, Aksoy added: "Greece, which provided a shelter to PKK Leader Öcalan in the past, today grants asylum to criminals wanted by Turkey and easily ignores the court judgments regarding their extradition. Greece is expected to respect good-neighborly relations and embrace the norms of contemporary law."

Greek Justice Minister Stavros Kontonis had decided on Saturday for Turgut Kaya, who is in the "wanted terrorist list", not to extradite to Turkiye.

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