Announcement of Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the issuance of a new illegal Turkish NAVTEX

medium frequency direct-printing service for delivery of navigational and meteorological warnings and forecasts, as well as urgent maritime safety information to ships. Unfortunately, Turkey once again ostentatiously ignores the calls of the International Community and the European Council to avoid illegal actions and movements that lead to further escalation and tension, as well as to comply with international law. These actions, which effectively nullify any prospect of improving EU-Turkey relations, come at a time when Turkish officials say their country’s EU accession is a “strategic priority”. Greece once again condemns this provocative behavior, which further distances any prospect of a constructive dialogue and calls on Turkey to immediately revoke the illegal Navtex. Source: Government of Greece