Diplomatic sources reportedly deny claims of Turkey-Egypt EEZ delineation talks
Diplomatic sources in Egypt have denied claims that Cairo and Ankara are engaged in talks over exclusive economic zone (EEZ) delineation in the Eastern Mediterranean.
According to the same sources, cited by the Arab News website, Egypt remains committed to Greece and Cyprus.
“The Egyptian side is sticking to its position rejecting the maritime agreement signed between the Libyan Government of National Accord and Ankara,” the sources said, according to the report.
“Egypt’s respect for the maritime borders of the Mediterranean countries is not new and Turkey’s attempts to claim that the two countries have negotiated is incorrect,” the sources said.
Last week, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu suggested Turkey had been invited to negotiate a maritime demarcation agreement with Egypt in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias is on Monday expected to visit Cairo and Nicosia.
