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Kyriakos Mitsotakis addresses UN General Assembly on Turkey and Cyprus
Addressing the UN General Assembly, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed critical regional issues, including relations with Turkey and the situation in Cyprus. He emphasized that the primary dispute with Turkey involves the delimitation of the continental shelf and exclusive economic zones, asserting that the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea provides the necessary framework for a peaceful resolution.
Mitsotakis noted that while Greece has sought to improve relations with Turkey over the last three years through dialogue and open communication, such efforts cannot continue alongside unilateral actions that challenge the international legal order or involve threats of war. He also highlighted the ongoing 52-year occupation of part of Cyprus, calling for the reunification of the island based on UN Security Council resolutions.
Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis reinforced these positions, stating that Greece projects confidence through its respect for international law and its actions. Marinakis emphasized that while the government believes in dialogue, it will not compromise on its national interests or territorial claims.
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Greece · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · Pavlos Marinakis · Turkey · United Nations
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea serves as the framework for peaceful dispute resolution. veteranos.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The core dispute between Greece and Turkey concerns the delimitation of the continental shelf and exclusive economic zones. veteranos.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis stated that Greece projects confidence and seeks peaceful resolutions. www.insider.gr · www.newsit.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Greece has made efforts to improve relations with Turkey over the past three years. veteranos.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cyprus has remained under Turkish occupation for 52 years following the invasion. veteranos.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dialogue cannot progress simultaneously with unilateral actions that challenge international law or involve threats of war. veteranos.gr