{"id":1149,"date":"2024-12-13T20:15:21","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T20:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/13\/mitsotakis-sees-no-prospect-for-talks-on-eez-continental-shelf-with-turkey\/"},"modified":"2024-12-13T20:15:21","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T20:15:21","slug":"mitsotakis-sees-no-prospect-for-talks-on-eez-continental-shelf-with-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/13\/mitsotakis-sees-no-prospect-for-talks-on-eez-continental-shelf-with-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Mitsotakis sees \u2018no prospect\u2019 for talks on EEZ, continental shelf with Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p>Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed Greek-Turkish relations, the New Democracy party, and the electoral law for 2027, speaking on the second day of the \u201c50 Years of Greek Foreign Policy\u201d conference hosted by the Greek newspaper To Vima.<\/p>\n<p>Mitsotakis described Turkey\u2019s stance as \u201crevisionist\u201d and noted efforts to address core disputes over the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the continental shelf. However, he emphasized that he sees \u201cno prospect\u201d for meaningful dialogue at this time. Citing past tensions, such as the Turkey-Libya memorandum of understanding and the 2020 crisis in the Aegean, he highlighted Greece\u2019s steadfastness and the need for measured diplomacy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe can agree to disagree in a civilized manner, avoiding unnecessary tensions,\u201d he said during a conversation with journalist Giannis Pretenteris.<\/p>\n<p>Mitsotakis reflected on Greece\u2019s progress in recent years, stating that \u201ctoday, Greece is economically and geopolitically stronger, has strengthened its alliances and is shaping the future agenda.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He defended Greece\u2019s support for Ukraine against Russia, despite its initial unpopularity domestically and urged Europe to take its defense more seriously.<\/p>\n<p>Mitsotakis underlined Greece\u2019s role in Middle East developments, particularly in Syria, citing geographic proximity, cultural ties and the country\u2019s frontline position in migration challenges.<\/p>\n<p>He confirmed the same electoral system would apply in 2027 and expressed optimism about securing 180 parliamentary votes for constitutional revisions, stressing the need for political consensus.<\/p>\n<p>Mitsotakis highlighted New Democracy\u2019s evolution under his leadership, staying true to its founding principles while adapting to modern challenges. Despite wear and tear, he noted the party\u2019s strong parliamentary majority and lead in opinion polls.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the presidential election, Mitsotakis maintained that decisions would be announced as per constitutional timelines in early 2024.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\n        var NXFBPixelFunc = function () {\n            document.removeEventListener(\"scroll\", NXFBPixelFunc);\n            setTimeout(function () {\n                !function (f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n                    if (f.fbq) return;\n                    n = f.fbq = function () {\n                        n.callMethod ?\n                            n.callMethod.apply(n, arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments)\n                    };\n                    if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n;\n                    n.push = n;\n                    n.loaded = !0;\n                    n.version = '2.0';\n                    n.queue = [];\n                    t = b.createElement(e);\n                    t.async = !0;\n                    t.src = v;\n                    s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n                    s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s)\n                }(window, document, 'script',\n                    'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n                fbq('init', '109138906120213');\n                fbq('track', 'PageView');\n            }, 0)\n        };\n        document.addEventListener(\"scroll\", NXFBPixelFunc);\n    <\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ekathimerini.com\/politics\/1256267\/mitsotakis-rules-out-talks-on-eez-and-continental-shelf-with-turkey\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed Greek-Turkish relations, the New Democracy party, and the electoral law for 2027, speaking on the second day of the \u201c50 Years of Greek Foreign Policy\u201d conference hosted by the Greek newspaper To Vima. 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