Note from Turkey to Greece Over Unilateral Steps in the Aegean
Ankara issued a diplomatic note against Athens' sectoral planning and tourism initiatives in the Aegean, stating that unilateral actions are null and void.
Turkey reacted by issuing an official diplomatic note against Greece's sectoral planning initiatives in the Aegean Sea concerning tourism, renewable energy, and industry.
Details of the Diplomatic Note
In the diplomatic note transmitted by Ankara, it was clearly emphasized that Greece's unilateral actions will not affect the current legal status in the Aegean Sea or Turkey's rights and interests.
Warning Against Maximalist Claims
The note stated that it is strictly unacceptable for areas such as environment and sectoral planning to be used to put forward maximalist claims or create fait accompli situations in the Aegean.
Emphasis on Preserving the Status Quo
Turkey recorded that unilateral steps of a nature to change the status quo in the Aegean Sea will never be permitted, and that fait accompli situations on geographical formations not ceded by international treaties will be rejected.