REPORTER: You met with the UN Secretary-General. What issues did you discuss? In addition to the Libya issue, did you talk about the Cyprus issue?
N. DENDIAS: First of all, we discussed the issue of the two memoranda signed by Turkey and the government in Tripoli, and I had the opportunity to explain Greece’s views to the Secretary-General. In other words, the fact that, in our judgement, they are non-existent, because they were signed by a government that has no such authorization from the Skhirat agreement, which governs the existence and international representation of Libya at this time. I also explained the risks created for the region by the Turkish views, which were imposed on Libya and run counter to the Law of the Sea. Beyond that, I had the opportunity to talk with him about the Cyprus problem, about the efforts the Secretary-General is making, and I expressed the Greek side’s willingness to help in any way it can with this effort.
REPORTER: Did the Secretary-General respond to your outlook with regard to Libya?
N. DENDIAS: With regard to Libya, the Secretary-General, as we anticipated – and having listened carefully to what I had to say – told me that the issue will be referred to the UN’s legal services so that he can get their outlook on the issue as well.
December 16, 2019