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Greece-Turkey maritime and sovereignty tensions

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Greek officials have reinforced the nation’s stance on sovereignty and international law. Defense Minister Nikos Dendias emphasized that the armed forces are prepared to protect territorial rights and independence against challenges to legal frameworks, specifically citing the Law of the Sea. Following these assertions, Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis signaled a shift in Greek foreign policy, stating the country is moving away from “passive diplomatic inertia” toward a policy based on strength. Gerapetritis warned that any infringement on Greek sovereign rights would be met with “any means” necessary. He noted that Greece has bolstered its military capabilities and expanded strategic alliances with nations such as the United States, France, Israel, Egypt, and India. Additionally, the Greek government addressed In response to Turkey’s announcement of two maritime disputes, parks in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, Gerapetritis characterized the actions as illegal, asserting they extend into undeclared international waters on the Greek continental shelf and “produce no legal consequences.” He clarified that while Greece maintains a policy of “calm waters” to facilitate dialogue and de-escalate tensions, dialogue is a means to achieve national goals rather than an end in itself. He reaffirmed Greece’s right to unilaterally extend territorial waters to 12 nautical miles and responding noted the readiness of strengthened military assets, including Rafale jets and Belharra frigates. Domestically, PASOK official Dimitris Mantzos criticized the government, arguing the administration has been slow to Turkish implement maritime park announcements. While maintaining a desire for peace through frameworks like spatial planning and is only now recognizing the Athens Declaration, Greece indicated it intends to pursue stability from a position limitations of power. its previous diplomatic approach.

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