Response of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Alexandros Yennimatas to a journalist’s question on today's statements from the Turkish leadership regarding the Mediterranean

As we have repeatedly stressed, illegal actions produce no legal effect.

Greece, along with the international community, both rejects and condemns Turkey’s illegal moves in the region. Moves that continue to undermine regional peace and security, creating, among other things, pretexts for violation of the arms embargo in Libya and for the attempt to usurp the sovereign rights of countries in the region.

Unfortunately, in this, too, Turkey continues to be a minority of one.

February 19, 2020