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Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Response of the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Alexandros Yennimatas, to a journalist’s question on statements from the spokesperson of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Extending territorial waters constitutes a legal and inalienable sovereign right of Greece, in accordance with International Law. The relevant decision for extension is solely for Greece to make, which has the right to extend its territorial waters whenever and in whatever manner it sees fit. This right applies consistently and shall not be challenged, nor shall it be up for negotiation with third parties. This applies to all Greek territory. Arbitrary interpretations of International Law and threats of violence on the part of Turkey, as well as challenging the legal rights of our country, neither alters this fact nor contributes to good neighbourly relations.


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