Reaction from the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding Turkish "marine parks"
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an official statement regarding Turkey's recent announcements on the creation of "marine parks" in the Aegean. The Greek side emphasizes that these actions have no legal basis and cannot create fait accompli in the region.
According to the Ministry, the Turkish initiative attempts to challenge Greece's sovereignty and sovereign rights in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean. Greek authorities underscore that the delimitation of maritime zones must be carried out exclusively on the basis of International Law and the Law of the Sea.
At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifies that this move by Turkey differs significantly from the Greek initiative for the creation of National Marine Parks. Greece is promoting the creation of such parks in the Ionian and Aegean Seas with purely environmental goals, in the context of protecting biodiversity and marine life.
The Greek government states that it is closely monitoring developments and remains committed to defending national interests. Simultaneously, it calls on Turkey to avoid unilateral actions that cause tension and to pursue dialogue for the resolution of differences through peaceful means.