Greek Foreign Ministry rejects Turkish claims over Aegean maritime framework

On August 29, 2026, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a formal response to recent comments made by a representative of the Turkish Foreign Ministry. The Greek government characterized Turkey's claims regarding Greece's new Special Spatial Framework for the Aegean, which went into effect on Friday, as both "unfounded" and "unacceptable.

In its statement, Athens emphasized that repeating the same assertions each time Greece updates its spatial planning policies does not provide those claims with any legal standing. The ministry asserted that Greece's position regarding its sovereignty over the Aegean is absolute, firmly rooted in existing international treaties, and requires no further commentary. This statement follows a recent post on the X platform by a Turkish Foreign Ministry representative, who had questioned Greek sovereignty over the Aegean in response to the implementation of the new spatial framework.

While the dispute highlights ongoing tensions regarding maritime and territorial jurisdictions, Greece maintains that its sovereign status is non-negotiable under established international law. No further diplomatic actions or meetings were mentioned as immediate next steps by the ministry.