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Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias commemorated the four-year anniversary of Greece’s decision to expand its territorial waters in the Ionian Sea, emphasizing that the move was based on the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Dendias also highlighted Greece’s commitment to international law, contrasting it with Turkey’s refusal to adhere to UNCLOS in the Aegean.
Hulusi Akar, former Turkish Minister of Defense, made assertive statements regarding Turkey’s regional policies, highlighting the country’s firm stance on Cyprus and suggesting that Turkish soldiers could swim to Kastellorizo. He also emphasized the potential for future cooperation with Syria if stability is achieved, while criticizing the U.S. over the F-35 program. Akar underlined Turkey’s sovereign rights in the Eastern Mediterranean and expressed Turkey’s ongoing commitments as a guarantor country.
Defence Minister Nikos Dendias, speaking at the 81st anniversary of Megisti Island’s liberation, emphasized Kastellorizo’s crucial role in Greece’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). He reaffirmed Greece’s commitment to defending its maritime rights under international law, rejecting any opposing claims. Dendias also highlighted how Greece’s EEZ agreement with Egypt strengthens national and European interests.