4 hours agoErdogan: Dispute with Greece could be resolved with constructive dialogue
Periskopi(6 years ago)
(6 years ago)Turkish President Recep Tayip Erdogan said today that the dispute with Greece over the Eastern Mediterranean could be resolved through a constructive dialogue, while stressing his determination to protect Turkey's interests in this area. “Disagreements in the Eastern Mediterranean can be resolved through negotiations, provided they are carried out with an approach [...]
“Disagreements in the Eastern Mediterranean can be resolved through negotiations, provided they are carried out with a constructive approach based on justice”, he claimed, during a video conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, whose country is acting as mediator between Turkey and Greece, according to the Turkish presidency.
Our country will, however, continue to implement a determined and active policy to protect its rights in this sector”, the Turkish president added, according to the same source.
Turkey and Greece are struggling for potentially rich natural gas zones in the eastern Mediterranean.
Tension deteriorated in late August, when the two countries carried out rival military maneuvers.
