The remarks by Charalambos Athanasiou, who is also a former justice minister, sparked controversy.
One of the ships is laden with the first Ukrainian wheat to be exported under a Türkiye-brokered deal to unblock grain exports.
Senior officials from the three countries will meet on August 26 under the trilateral memorandum signed at the NATO Madrid summit to cooperate on Türkiye's fight against terrorism.
Measuring about a metre corner-to-corner, the quad-rotor TOGAN was developed by Defense Technologies Engineering and Trade Inc. (STM) and features a unique flight-control system and mission planning software.
Abdulhamid Han has recently joined Türkiye's hydrocarbon exploration project that is carried by its four drilling ships and two seismic research vessels.
Türkiye's drill ship, Fatih, had discovered 405 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas in the Black Sea in July 2020, followed by a second discovery of 135 bcm in June 2021.
Twelve vessels carrying more than 370,000 metric tonnes of grain and other foodstuffs have been authorised to leave Ukrainian ports, while several more grain vessels in Turkish waters await contracts.
There was no discount built into the Black Sea Grain Initiative signed in Istanbul and the UN is not aware of any other deal that provides the rebate, says Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN chief.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says friendly relations and cooperation between Ankara and Ljubljana make 'great contributions' to regional peace and stability.
The ancient castle bears traces of three important civilisations and is now open to domestic and foreign visitors after the completion of restoration works.
Algerian Prime Minister Ayman Ben Abdul Rahman has told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about his country's desire to develop ties between the two countries.
Ankara is facing 'disinformation attacks' by terrorists and curbing this is state's responsibility, says Türkiye's Communications Director Fahrettin Altun.
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