Turkey has adopted a more assertive stance by issuing warnings concerning its maritime rights around…
Tag: Maritime Dispute
Tensions have risen between Turkey and Greece following the European Union’s release of a new maritime map that extends Greece’s territorial waters to 12 nautical miles. This decision, which aligns with Greece’s claims under international law, has been met with strong opposition from Turkey. Greece views the EU’s support as a diplomatic win and a validation of its sovereign rights, highlighting the complex geopolitical dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Greece and Cyprus are on high alert amid reports that Turkey is negotiating a maritime boundary agreement with Syria, raising concerns about a renewed push by Ankara to claim disputed areas of the Eastern Mediterranean. This potential deal, viewed as a violation of international law by Greece and Cyprus, echoes Turkey’s past attempts to assert control over the region’s resources and maritime boundaries, threatening regional stability.
Turkey threatens to disrupt surveys for the planned Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnector, escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean. The project’s expansion into disputed waters raises concerns about potential Turkish interference, echoing a previous standoff involving a survey vessel.
Greece has firmly rejected any possibility of jointly managing the Aegean Sea with Turkey, setting a clear boundary in ongoing discussions between the two nations. Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis stated unequivocally that joint exploitation of the Aegean is not an option, despite exploring other areas of potential cooperation.
Shortly before the scheduled meeting of the Greek and Turkish Foreign Ministers, tensions rise as Turkey issues a new NAVTEX, claiming Greek research activities are occurring on a Turkish continental shelf. This dispute highlights the ongoing challenges in delimiting maritime boundaries between the two countries under international law.
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis reaffirmed Greece’s commitment to its maritime rights, stating the nation will never renounce its entitlement to a 12-nautical-mile territorial extension. He emphasized the futility of discussions about the current 6-nautical-mile limit and highlighted the importance of exploring a common framework for addressing maritime delimitation with Türkiye.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a significant meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, marking their second encounter in recent months. Their discussions primarily centered on migration cooperation and the contentious Cyprus conflict, with both leaders addressing ongoing tensions surrounding the Greek-Turkish maritime dispute. Despite low expectations for breakthroughs, Erdogan reiterated Turkey’s desire for stability in the region while reaffirming claims over territories in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The Turkish Coast Guard has accused a Greek Coast Guard vessel of harassing a Turkish fishing boat near the Zürafa lighthouse off the coast of Gökçeada, Turkey on July 11, 2024. The incident, which occurred at approximately 11:25 am local time, reportedly left crew members with minor injuries from broken glass.
Greece and Turkey are embroiled in a maritime dispute centered around recent NAVTEX communications regarding activities in the Aegean Sea, highlighting ongoing tensions over territorial waters and international maritime law.
Turkey’s latest NAVTEX for cable-laying near Rhodes and Crete has heightened tensions with Greece, underscoring ongoing maritime disputes in the region.
The government in Tripoli reportedly delivered a demarche to Greece’s envoy in the Libyan capital last week, essentially ‘doubling down’ on its controversial and unsanctioned EEZ agreement with Turkey
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces upcoming meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, addressing recent tensions over marine environmental parks in the Aegean Sea. Mitsotakis emphasizes Greece’s adherence to international law while expressing concerns about Turkey’s stance on maritime zones. He also highlights European Council decisions guiding EU-Turkish relations and calls for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East crisis, particularly in Gaza.