Greek Consul Rejects Turkish Aegean Claims at Istanbul OXI Day Event

Greece’s Consul General in Istanbul, Ambassador Konstantinos Koutras, criticised Turkey’s maritime claims and the Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum during a speech marking Greece’s October 28 national anniversary, arguing that Turkish claims over the continental shelf and exclusive economic zone (EEZ) rights of Greek islands lack a basis in international law.

Koutras also criticised the eastern Libyan parliament’s approval of the Turkey-Libya memorandum, which concerns maritime boundaries between Turkey and Libya.

The Greek diplomat drew a connection between Turkey’s policy during the Second World War and the current positions of some allies towards Greece and Cyprus, although the statement provided no further details about the comparison.

October 28 ceremony at the Greek Consulate

The speech took place at the Greek Consulate General in Istanbul following a thanksgiving service at the Holy Cathedral of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary in Pera and a wreath-laying ceremony.

Read more: Oxi Day: Why Greeks Mark 28 October 1940 Every Year

Members of the Greek community, Greek visitors, teachers and students from Greek community schools attended the event.

The ceremony included a memorial service for those who fell in battle and a minute’s silence in their honour. Attendees concluded the event by singing the Greek national anthem together.

(Source: AMNA)

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