Greece condemns Turkish marine park declarations in Aegean and Mediterranean

Greece-Turkey relations marine parks Aegean Sea sovereignty Eastern Mediterranean diplomatic tension

Tensions between Greece and Turkey have escalated following Ankara's announcement of two new national marine parks in the northeastern Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean. The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected these decisions, asserting that the designated areas extend beyond Turkish territorial waters and into the high seas or Greek continental shelf, making the unilateral move illegal.

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis issued a high-toned response, stating that Greece is prepared to defend its sovereign rights by any means necessary. He emphasized that the era of passive diplomacy has ended and that Athens remains ready for any scenario while maintaining open communication channels. Gerapetritis also noted that previous efforts toward calm waters had served national interests by reducing airspace violations and migration pressures, allowing for economic and military strengthening.

In response to the developments, Greece plans to file an official objection with the United Nations, providing maps and coordinates to contest Turkish jurisdiction. The Greek government intends to elevate the issue to European levels to ensure it is not treated solely as a bilateral dispute.

Entities

Aegean Sea · Eastern Mediterranean · George Chatzimarkos · Giorgos Gerapetritis · Greece · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece · South Aegean Region · Thanos Plevris · United Nations

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[● 2 SOURCES] Turkey has declared two national marine parks in the northeastern Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean. www.dimokratiki.gr · www.dimokratia.gr
[● 7 SOURCES] Greece is prepared to respond to any violation of its sovereign rights by any means. www.sigmalive.com · dete.gr · www.onvolos.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · veteranos.gr · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Greece intends to file an official objection with the United Nations regarding the Turkish marine parks. www.dimokratiki.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Turkish marine parks are illegal and do not affect Greek sovereign rights. www.dimokratiki.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Turkey claims certain geographical formations in the Aegean have not been legally transferred to Greece.
[● 2 SOURCES] The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs characterized the unilateral creation of Turkish marine parks in the open sea as illegal. www.dimokratia.gr · www.dimokratiki.gr
[● 7 SOURCES] Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis stated that the era of passive diplomatic inertia in Greece has passed. dete.gr · www.onvolos.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · veteranos.gr · www.reader.gr · +2 more