New diplomatic tension in the Aegean: Ankara's stance on maritime borders
A new diplomatic move by Turkey has brought its differences with Greece regarding the status of the Aegean to the forefront. According to reports in the Turkish press, Ankara has sent a verbal note to Athens, expressing its strong opposition to any activity it considers to be altering the existing status quo in the region.
The Turkish side maintains, through the newspaper Milliyet, that maritime borders in the Aegean cannot be determined unilaterally. Instead, Ankara insists on its position that any delimitation of maritime zones must result exclusively from direct negotiations and agreement between the two countries.
This move serves as a reminder of Turkey's long-standing positions on an issue that has been a central point of Greek-Turkish relations for decades. The Greek government is closely monitoring developments, firmly maintaining its position that international law is the sole rule for resolving such disputes.
These diplomatic moves show that, despite efforts to improve the climate between the two countries, there are still significant issues that remain open. The international community is watching the situation with interest, hoping that dialogue will continue without tensions that could disrupt stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region.