Turkey criticized EU remarks regarding the 2019 maritime agreement between Ankara and Tripoli, stating they do not support peace and regional stability.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Öncü Keçeli, responding to EU Council conclusions issued Friday, said the remarks reflect Greece and Greek Cypriots’ persistent attempts to impose their extreme demands on the EU, which contradict international law and the principle of equity.
He defended the 2019 memorandum between Turkey and Libya on maritime boundaries in the Mediterranean as fully compliant with international law, stressing Turkey would never allow its legitimate rights and interests to be violated through unilateral actions.
Keçeli said the EU’s politically motivated and biased statements on sensitive maritime delimitation issues — which involve legal and technical dimensions — do not serve regional peace and stability.
He urged the EU to encourage its member states to abide by international law instead of yielding to legally baseless claims. Turkey, he emphasized, will continue to firmly defend its rights and interests in the Eastern Mediterranean.