Reactions in Turkey following Mitsotakis' statements on territorial waters
New tensions have arisen in Greek-Turkish relations following the reference by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis regarding Greece's right to extend its territorial waters to 12 nautical miles. This statement was made in the context of exercising the country's sovereign rights, in accordance with the International Law of the Sea.
This reference sparked intense reactions in the Turkish media. Many reports in the neighboring country adopted aggressive rhetoric, challenging the Greek positions and using provocative language regarding Greek sovereignty in areas of Northern Greece.
Analysts point out that the issue of the 12 nautical miles is one of the most critical points in the negotiations between Athens and Ankara. Greece consistently maintains that the extension of territorial waters is a legal right derived from international treaties, while Turkey strongly disagrees with this prospect.
This situation is being closely monitored by the international community, as maintaining stability in the Aegean region remains a priority. For the time being, the Greek side continues to emphasize the need for dialogue, always based on respect for the rules of international law.