Politics · Turkey · 9 hrs ago
Turkey Says Its Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean Policy Has Not Changed
Turkey's Foreign Ministry rejected claims about its Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean policy after remarks by a political party leader.
The ministry said Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan did not give an interview to a Greek newspaper.
It said his answers at a think tank event in Brussels were distorted and taken out of context.
The ministry said Turkey's position has not changed and that it continues to defend its views in line with international law.
It also said Turkey would protect its legitimate rights and interests without concessions in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.
The statement does not set out any further steps.
Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry said the country’s policy on the Aegean Sea and Eastern Mediterranean has not changed.
The ministry rejected claims that Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s remarks signaled a shift in policy.
It said Fidan’s remarks were made at a think-tank event in Brussels, not in an interview with a Greek newspaper.
The ministry said the remarks were misrepresented and taken out of context.
It said Türkiye would continue to defend its rights and interests in the regions in accordance with international law.
- Who
- Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The ministry responded to claims by a political party leader.
- What
- The ministry rejected claims that Türkiye had changed its Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean policy.
- When
- The ministry issued its statement on October 27, 2026.
- Where
- The policy concerns the Aegean Sea and Eastern Mediterranean. Fidan made the remarks at a think-tank event in Brussels.
- Why
- The ministry said Fidan’s remarks had been distorted and taken out of context.
Political party leader making the allegation
Turkish Foreign Ministry
Policy change
Political party leader making the allegation
The leader raised claims about Türkiye’s policy, though the precise claim is not detailed in the articles.
Turkish Foreign Ministry
The ministry said Türkiye’s views had not changed.
Fidan’s remarks
Political party leader making the allegation
The leader’s comments prompted claims connected to Fidan’s remarks.
Turkish Foreign Ministry
The ministry said Fidan did not give an interview to a Greek newspaper and that his remarks at a Brussels event were taken out of context.
Fidan gave responses at an event hosted by a think tank in Brussels.
The Foreign Ministry issued a statement rejecting claims of a change in Türkiye’s policy.
- Foreign minister
- Hakan Fidan
- Location of remarks
- Think-tank event in Brussels
- Policy areas
- Aegean Sea and Eastern Mediterranean
- Statement date
- October 27, 2026
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What people are saying
Türkiye's views, which it firmly defends on all platforms in accordance with international law, have not changed. As before, we will continue to protect our legitimate rights and interests in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean without compromise.