Statement from Greece on Turkey and the Aegean Islands Ahead of the UN General Assembly
Ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, the government in Athens reiterated that no concessions will be made regarding its sovereign rights.
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Yerapetritis made statements regarding relations with Turkey and the status of the Aegean islands ahead of the UN General Assembly, stating that they will not make concessions on sovereignty issues.
United Nations Agenda and Message of Stability
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Yerapetritis stated that their main message at the UN General Assembly in New York will be the pursuit of stability in the region.
Aegean Islands and Demilitarization Debates
Yerapetritis argued that Turkey's reminders regarding the demilitarization of the islands are not a matter for discussion and that they protect their sovereign rights.
Athens' Position on Demarcation and Differences
The Greek Minister said that the delimitation of the continental shelf and the Exclusive Economic Zone is the only difference that can be subject to international jurisdiction.
Mitsotakis's New York Visit and Diplomatic Traffic
It was noted that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's main agenda item in New York will be relations with Turkey and that he will meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.