“Greece will take appropriate action in all international forums”
Was intense the reaction of Foreign Ministry on the occasion of the disclosure of marine spatial planning on its part Turkey.
The Foreign Minister emphasizes that the Turkish map has no basis in international law and does not produce any legal effect, and It warns Turkey that Greece will resort to all international forums.
“Turkey has released a maritime spatial planning today in response to Greek planning, which is already part of the European acquis,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement and added:
“The difference is that the Turkish map is not based on international law, as it attempts to usurpate areas of Greek jurisdiction, and is not aimed at an international organization that imposes an obligation to suspend maps.
Therefore, it does not produce any legal effect and is simply a reflective reaction of empty content. “
The Foreign Minister makes it clear that “Greece will insist on the policy of authorities that implements and calls on Turkey not to make maximalist claims that everyone understands is for internal use” and concludes::
“Greece will take appropriate action in all international forums.”
Turkey’s map and claims
OR Turkey Posted to UNESCO the map With marine spatial planning and in the picture he can see half the Aegean.
Specifically, it includes the Dodecanese, Crete, and even Kastelorizo in Turkish jurisdiction.
In a statement issued by Ankara, he said:
“The marine spatial planning of the Republic of Turkey, prepared under the coordination of Dehukam with the contributions of all relevant institutions and interested parties, was communicated to the public on April 16, 2025, after submitting it to the ILO-ISCO for an official registration, the map was now published on the MS
This landmark marks the official recognition of Turkey’s maritime planning planning and confirms Turkey’s commitment to sustainable use and management of its maritime and coastal areas worldwide. “