Greece has firmly rejected any concessions on its territorial waters in the dispute with Turkey, with a senior official stating, "Six miles? Not a chance." This comes ahead of diplomatic talks between Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis and Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in November, focused on delineating continental shelves and exclusive economic zones. Greek officials stress that sovereignty issues are non-negotiable, raising tensions as both nations prepare for critical negotiations.
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Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis has reiterated that Greece will not discuss sovereignty issues with Turkey, emphasising that such topics are non-negotiable in ongoing dialogues or international forums. Speaking on SKAI radio, Gerapetritis highlighted the importance of resolving maritime disputes for regional peace and noted recent improvements in Greek-Turkish relations, including reduced airspace violations and enhanced migration cooperation.