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Islands and mainland have same rights to EEZ, continental shelf says US State Dept spokesperson
An agreement on maritime boundaries in the Mediterranean Sea signed by Turkey and the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) in Libya is "unproductive" and "provocative," a US State Department spokesperson commented, adding that Ankara’s claims are contrary to international law, which stipulates that islands have the same rights as mainland regions to an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and continental shelf.
US State Department denies there is a mediation initiative on the Greek-Turkish dispute
The US State Department did not confirm reports by a portion of Greek media about a US diplomatic effort to mediate between Greece and Turkey in the near future led by the head of US diplomacy Mike Pompeo.
Cordial climate at Pence reception for Mitsotakis at State Dept
In a particularly relaxed and pleasant climate, Kyriakos Mitsotakis was the official guest of US Vice President Michael pence at the State Department.