Exploring the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Field "Dangerous Conditions" Turkey and Greece August 26, 9:23
As Turkish and Greek conflicts deepen over exploration of gas fields in the Eastern Mediterranean, German Foreign Minister Maas visits the two countries one after another, expressing strong concern over an accidental conflict between the two troops and relaxing the tension. I urged a dialogue towards.
In the eastern Mediterranean, Turkey is pursuing exploration of gas fields in the waters where both Turkey and Greece claim sovereignty, and tensions are increasing, with both sides dispatching military vessels. In addition, Turkey conducted military exercises on the 25th, while Greece will also conduct military exercises with France and others from the 26th.
Under these circumstances, German Foreign Minister Maas, who chairs the EU-European Council, visited Greece and Turkey one after another on the 25th to meet with the two foreign ministers and urge dialogue to ease tensions. In a press conference after the talks, Foreign Minister Maas said, "The Eastern Mediterranean is in a very dangerous situation and a small incident could cause a catastrophic conflict," and an accidental conflict between the two armies. He was very concerned about what happened.
On the other hand, although the two foreign ministers responded to the dialogue, Greek foreign minister Dandias stressed that "the national interests would be protected", while Turkish foreign minister Chowshool also "willing to waive their rights." If so, take the necessary measures without hesitation."