Amid differences with Finland and Sweden over NATO membership, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that he no longer recognises Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Erdogan accussed Mitsotakis of trying to block the sale of American F-16 fighters during his visit to the United States. Turkey's president said Mitsotakis had spoken to the US Congress where he reportedly asked the US lawmakers not to supply the fighters to Turkey.

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However, he said the US "will make up its own mind on selling F-16s".

Erdogan had earlier accussed Greece of harbouring the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ).

"There’s no longer anyone called Mitsotakis in my book," Turkey's prime minister declared, adding, "I will never agree to have a meeting with him because we only walk on the same path as politicians who keep their promises&nbsp;who have character and who are honourable.”

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The F-16 deal was halted&nbsp;by the former Trump administration after Turkey acquired the Russian S-400 defence missile systems.&nbsp;

Erdogan had earlier ordered 100 US F-35 jets, however, after the Russian defence deal, Turkey was removed from the programme. Turkey said the move was unjust as it demanded reimbursement of its $1.4 billion payment.

There has been tensions between Turkey and Greece over a several issues including maritime boundary claims, energy security, space and the status of the islands in the Aegean Sea.&nbsp;

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Amid differences with Finland and Sweden over NATO membership, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that he no longer recognises Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Amid differences with Finland and Sweden over NATO membership, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that he no longer recognises Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Erdogan accussed Mitsotakis of trying to block the sale of American F-16 fighters during his visit to the United States. Turkey's president said Mitsotakis had spoken to the US Congress where he reportedly asked the US lawmakers not to supply the fighters to Turkey. Also Read | Address terror-related concerns: Erdogan tells Finland, Sweden over NATO bid However, he said the US "will make up its own mind on selling F-16s". Erdogan had earlier accussed Greece of harbouring the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ). "There’s no longer anyone called Mitsotakis in my book," Turkey's prime minister declared, adding, "I will never agree to have a meeting with him because we only walk on the same path as politicians who keep their promises who have character and who are honourable.” Watch: Erdogan calls Swedish & Finnish leaders The F-16 deal was halted by the former Trump administration after Turkey acquired the Russian S-400 defence missile systems. Erdogan had earlier ordered 100 US F-35 jets, however, after the Russian defence deal, Turkey was removed from the programme. Turkey said the move was unjust as it demanded reimbursement of its $1.4 billion payment. There has been tensions between Turkey and Greece over a several issues including maritime boundary claims, energy security, space and the status of the islands in the Aegean Sea. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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