Diplomatic sources reply to Fidan’s remarks

• The agenda remained consistent with prior meetings, covering bilateral, international, and regional issues, including the Cyprus problem.
• Greece raised concerns regarding investigations into electrical interconnection projects.
• No sovereignty issues were discussed.
• There was no agreement on a framework for discussing the delimitation of Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) and continental shelf boundaries.
• The Treaty of Lausanne is explicit and leaves no room for misinterpretation: it refers to a Muslim minority.
• Türkiye’s persistent reference to a non-existent “national minority” contradicts its obligation to faithfully implement international law.
• Greece will continue its policies of equality and equal rights for all Greek citizens.

Earlier, Fidan stated that efforts to develop a positive agenda intensified during high-level meetings between Greece and Turkey in 2024, with dialogue mechanisms becoming more functional.

The Turkish Foreign Minister reiterated references to a “Turkish minority in Western Thrace” and “compatriots” in the Dodecanese, asserting that resolving their issues remains a priority in Ankara’s relations with Athens.

According to Türkiye’s state news agency Anadolu, Fidan emphasized that the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to safeguard Türkiye’s rights and interests in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean. “During our recent visit to Athens, we demonstrated our firm stance on this issue,” he added.