“The truth lies somewhere in the middle. We claim that the only issues on the table are the EEZ and the continental shelf, Erdogan says that the agenda is extensive. Exploratory talks are meant to be a space to decipher what the other side wants, to explain what you want, to understand the goals set and general sensitivities before the final negotiation. We claim that the only issues on the table are the EEZ and the continental shelf. As a well-meaning observer, I ask you, is it possible to solve these issues without delimitating maritime zones?” said Loukas Tsoukalis in his interview with ifemerida.gr.

 

You can read the full interview in Greek here.