During a joint press conference on Monday, the foreign ministers of Greece and Cyprus condemned Turkey’s violation of international treaties and questioning of their sovereignty and agreed to raise the matter with all international organisations including the European Union.
"Turkey’s behaviour at this time does not threaten the interests of the Republic of Cyprus alone, but it also works against the EU, which is investing in the East Mediterranean's becoming an alternative energy corridor for Europe," new Cyprus Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides said.
Greek FM Nikos Kotzias said that Turkey currently "believes it may open fronts everywhere, and violate international laws." He said the country should show particular respect for maritime law.
Christodoulides, in Athens with a delegation, is scheduled to meet separately with Greek President Prokopios Pavlopoulos and Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday.
Kotzias was asked about the fate of the two Greek soldiers who were arrested and current held by Turkish authorities after stumbling across Turkish territory due to poor weather conditions.
"Turkey ought to apply the provisions of International Law and not turn a routine procedure into a major legal and political problem" added Kotzias.
