Very important text government sources characterize the signed by him Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Recep Tayyip Erdogan Declaration of Friendship and Good Neighborhood of Athens.

As they explain, it’s the first time where Greece and Turkey – with the signatures of the Prime Minister of Greece and the President of Turkey they commit themselves to relations of friendship and good neighborliness and to “calm waters”.

“The Declaration of Athens is not revoked the legal positions of the two countries” clarify the government sources.

Specifically, the Declaration emphasizes the importance effective communication channels at every level and emphasis is placed on avoiding conflict situations and potential escalation.

In addition, they note, the Declaration defines the principles and milestones of the Greek-Turkish dialogue and contacts based on the three axes which were agreed during the Prime Minister’s meeting with the Turkish President in Vilnius last July: Political dialogue (on issues of mutual interest, which includes exploratory contacts), positive agenda (which will be constantly enriched), Confidence Building Measures (which including measures to reduce “unjustified sources of tension as well as the risks arising from them”).

“It is a statement of intent in which and Turkey is committed to the goals of the United Nations Charter and the principles of International Law and friendly cooperation between states” government circles comment.

There is, they point out, a clear reference to commitment avoiding statements and actions that undermine the spirit and letter of the Declaration or endanger peace and stability in the region.

“The neighboring country is committed to resolving any dispute that may arise with Greece in a friendly manner, either through direct consultations with our country, or through other means of mutual choice, as provided for by the United Nations Charter.”