Reactions in Turkey following Kyriakos Mitsotakis' statements on the 12 nautical miles
The recent statements made by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during his visit to Thessaloniki have taken center stage in the Turkish press. The issue of the 12 nautical miles, which concerns the extension of Greece's territorial waters, has sparked intense debate in the neighboring country's media.
Turkish political analysts commented extensively on the Greek Prime Minister's remarks, reiterating Ankara's stance on the specific issue. Specifically, they referred to the so-called "casus belli," the threat of war that Turkey has maintained for decades in the event that Greece proceeds with an extension of its territorial waters in the Aegean.
This discussion comes at a time when diplomatic relations between the two countries are being closely watched by the public. Analysts in Turkey emphasize that the issue remains one of the most critical points in Greek-Turkish relations, directly affecting the climate between the two states.
Despite these statements, the Greek side maintains its firm position regarding the country's sovereign rights, which are based on the International Law of the Sea. The government points out that the exercise of these rights is an inalienable right of every sovereign state.
The situation remains under observation as these statements continue to occupy the Turkish media. Citizens on both sides of the Aegean are waiting to see how the dialogue between Athens and Ankara will evolve in the coming period.