Turkey has reacted to Greece's new Special Spatial Planning Framework for Renewable Energy Sources, which has entered into force and covers, among other areas, maritime zones in the Aegean Sea.
Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Öncü Keçeli said the framework does not affect what Ankara considers unresolved issues in the Aegean and carries no legal consequences for Turkey.
In a statement, Keçeli repeated Turkey's longstanding position regarding certain "geographical formations" whose sovereignty, Ankara argues, was not ceded to Greece through international treaties.
He also maintained that such Greek initiatives cannot alter Turkey's legal position concerning the disputes it raises in the Aegean.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman further argued that in enclosed or semi-enclosed seas such as the Aegean and the Mediterranean, unilateral actions should be avoided and cooperation between coastal states should be pursued.
Keçeli added that Turkey remains ready to cooperate with Greece, citing international law, principles of good neighbourly relations, and the Athens Declaration of 7 December 2023.
According to the spokesman, Ankara continues to support the view that issues between the two countries should be addressed through a comprehensive approach based on international law, fairness and good neighbourly relations.
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