ATHENS Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis has praised Türkiye ’s advancements in the defense industry, stating that Ankara’s recent achievements in this field have rendered the country a formidable actor both regionally and internationally. “Türkiye, with its independent defense industry, is a strong element in both regional and international arenas. It is a NATO partner and therefore our ally within the transatlantic alliance,” Gerapetritis told reporters during a forum organized by