Greek Defence Ministry Rejects Turkish Accusations of Violating International Law

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Kosta Papadopoulos

The Greek Defence Ministry has strongly refuted recent claims made by Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler, who accused Greece of violating international conventions by exploring energy reserves in the Aegean Sea.

Greek officials emphasized the country’s strict adherence to international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). They stressed that positions that contradict international law do not contribute to a positive bilateral relationship.

The ministry further underscored the role of the Greek Armed Forces in safeguarding national sovereignty and sovereign rights, as defined by international law.

Guler’s comments came during a parliamentary committee hearing, where he also criticized Greece’s adherence to the Bern agreement, a 1976 treaty that aims to prevent tensions in the Aegean Sea. The Turkish minister claimed that Greece’s exploration activities violate the terms of this agreement.

Moreover, Guler reiterated Turkey’s stance on the demilitarized status of the Aegean islands and described the maritime claims of Greece and Cyprus as “maximalist and illegal.” He also reaffirmed Turkey’s commitment to its “Blue Homeland” doctrine, a policy that asserts Turkish influence over significant portions of the Eastern Mediterranean.

The latest exchange of accusations between Greece and Turkey highlights the ongoing tensions between the two NATO allies over maritime boundaries and hydrocarbon resources in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.

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