Ankara’s new tough reaction to the maritime spatial planning announced Wednesday by Greece, with sources from the neighboring Ministry of Defense to speak of “unacceptable” and “unilateral actions”.

“In the context of the ” marine spatial planning ” recently announced by Greece, we carefully monitor some non -legal initiatives and are contrary to international law in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean.” Ministry sources reported at TRT Haber.

“Determination”

“As Turkish Armed Forces, we are fully determined to protect our rights and interests in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean. Greece’s unilateral plans on its maritime jurisdiction are contrary to international law. “

Turkey argues that “A fair, and compatible with international law distribution of maritime jurisdiction in the region can only be possible in the context of mutual dialogue and good will. The unilateral actions, claims and statements of Greece that ignore existing differences and violate the rights of the Turkish side are unacceptable. These statements have no legal consequence for our country. “

‘Measures’ are taken

“According to the perception of the blue homeland, the Turkish Armed Forces continue their duty to protect all Turkey’s rights and interests in areas of its maritime jurisdiction with determination. In this context, developments in the area are closely monitored and, if necessary, taken Immediately the necessary measures. “

“Not even in Ayvalık”

“With the map of the Greeks we will not be able to swim in Ayvalık or in Smyrna,” Turkish media say in the meantime after the announcement of Athens’ announcement. Marine spatial planningas the SKAI correspondent reports from Constantinople Manolis Kostidis.

“Greeks are planning all 12 miles in the Aegean,” they say.