In a statement, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ spokesman, accused the Greek foreign Minister Nikos Kotzia of having adopted a non-peaceful attitude, which he describes as irresponsible, goes beyond the limits and urges him to comply with the common wishes of the prime ministers of the two countries.

Commenting on the reply of the Spokesperson of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Imia, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Alexandros Yennimatas, stated: "Along with any sense of measure, Turkey has lost its common sense. Apart from violating international law, it demonstrates lack of knowledge on geography."

The Greek Foreign Ministry in an announcement on Monday called on Turkey to comply with international law.