The understanding of the American side was met by Nikos Dendias, who presented the Greek positions based on International Law and especially the International Law of the Sea in a meeting with the president of the American Committee on Foreign Affairs, as well as members of the American House of Representatives
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias had a meeting earlier today with the President of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the American House of Representatives (House of Representatives) Gregory Meeks, as well as members of said House. American Ambassador George Tsunis was also present.
The Foreign Minister first referred to the excellent level of bilateral relations, stressing the importance of the amending protocols to the Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement, diplomatic sources said.
In this context, he made special mention of its importance Alexandroupolisboth as an energy hub at a critical juncture, as it turned out, and in its importance to the security and defense of the NATO Allies.
He then referred to the figure “3+1“, for which Greece wants the further expansion of the agenda, as well as the transformation into a multilateral cooperation scheme.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs thanked the members of the delegation for the positions taken by the American Congress, through the relevant legislation, referring for example to East Med Act 2019.
He referred to Greek support to Ukrainewhich is a position of principle, as well as in support of Sweden and Finland joining NATO, as, as he underlined, the countries in question are democracies with deep roots, with respect for Law and human rights.
He then proceeded to a thorough briefing on Turkey’s provocative and delinquent behavior, the questioning of Greek sovereignty and sovereign rights, as well as the threat of war.
In this context, he also presented relevant maps, which illustrate them illegal Turkish unilateral complaints.
He emphasized that our positions are based on respect for International Law and especially the International Law of the Sea and that Greece is willing to resolve the unique dispute with Turkey, the delimitation of the continental shelf and the EEZ in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean, on the basis of always of the International Law of the Sea.
He referred to the bilateral agreements with Italy and Egypt, as well as the political agreement to refer the issue to the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
It is noted that the American side underlined that it treats Greece as a real friend and partner and showed understanding for our positions.
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