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 government has repeatedly said that it will resolutely defend the sovereign rights of the country," government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos said on Tuesday, commenting on the collision between a Turkish patrol boat and Greek coast guard vessel near the Imia islets.

Monday saw a night of tension at Imia as a Turkish cutter collided with a Hellenic Coast Guard vessel.