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Turkey-Greece diplomatic relations and Aegean disputes

Overview

Turkish officials have expressed a dual approach toward Greece, emphasizing both a desire for diplomatic dialogue and a commitment to defending national interests.

Defense Minister Yaşar Güler stated that Turkey seeks to resolve disputes in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean through diplomacy and mutual understanding. However, he warned that Ankara will not make concessions regarding its national rights and possesses the capability to act decisively to protect them. He also noted that Turkey will take necessary measures to ensure the security of Turkish Cypriots.

Following these remarks, Turkish Ambassador to Athens Çağatay Erciyes reiterated that Turkey does not pose a threat to Greece and seeks regional peace and stability. While noting increased cooperation in trade, investment, and tourism, Erciyes observed that no significant progress has been made on outstanding issues in the Aegean Sea. He called for using the 2023 Athens Declaration as a framework to resolve differences through substantive dialogue and international law.

Entities

Greece · Turkey · Athens Declaration · Yaşar Güler · Çağatay Erciyes

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Turkish Ambassador emphasizes peace and dialogue with Greece

    Turkish Ambassador Çağatay Erciyes stated that Turkey seeks regional stability and calls for substantive dialogue to resolve outstanding Aegean issues using the 2023 Athens Declaration.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler signals dialogue with Greece but warns of decisive action

    Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler expressed a desire for diplomatic dialogue with Greece but warned that Turkey will not make concessions in the Aegean or Eastern Mediterranean.

Sources

gargalianoionline.gr · iefimerida.gr · lykavitos.gr · press-gr.com · sigmalive.com · stoxos.gr · tanea.gr · thenewspaper.gr · thepressroom.gr