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Turkey has accused Greece of imposing unlawful restrictions on fishing activities in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean beyond its territorial waters.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey said maps published on the website of the Greek Fisheries Control Directorate depict fishing bans in areas where, according to Ankara, Greece \u201cdoes not have jurisdiction,\u201d arguing that such actions run \u201ccontrary to international law.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Turkish ministry described the maps as \u201cinvalid,\u201d stating they \u201cdraw imaginary maritime borders\u201d between the two countries in regions where \u201cno defined boundaries exist,\u201d while also \u201cviolating Turkish maritime jurisdiction.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe illegal restrictions imposed by Greece on fishing activities beyond its 6 nautical mile territorial waters, in areas where it has no jurisdiction and in international waters, are also invalid for Turkey,\u201d the ministry notes.<\/p>\n
\u201cTurkey will not accept any unilateral and illegal action that targets the lawful activities of Turkish fishermen,\u201d the statement emphasizes, adding that Ankara bases its position on international law and \u201chistorical rights.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Turkish ministry reiterated its support for a \u201csincere and comprehensive approach\u201d to resolving disputes, grounded in international law, equality, and good neighborliness, referencing the Athens Declaration on Friendly Relations and Good Neighborliness of December 7, 2023.<\/p>\n
Athens has been bracing for renewed strain in Greek-Turkish relations in 2026, as Ankara appears to be entering a phase of broader mobilization across multiple fronts.<\/p>\n
Greek authorities have been anticipating an increase in violations and provocative practices, particularly by Turkish fishing vessels, which have in the past made incursions into Greek territorial waters in parts of the Aegean.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n