Source: European Parliament
The EU has repeatedly stated, including at the highest level, that it expects Türkiye to fully respect international law, to de-escalate tensions in the interest of regional stability in the Eastern Mediterranean, and to promote good neighbourly relations in a sustainable way[1]. Türkiye needs to respect the sovereignty, and territorial integrity of all Member States, as well as all their sovereign rights.
Delimitation of the continental shelf and exclusive economic zones should be addressed through dialogue and negotiations in good faith, in accordance with international law, including as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and any dispute settled peacefully, including through the International Court of Justice.
Unequivocal commitment to good neighbourly relations, to international agreements and to the principle of peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with the United Nations Charter, as well as abstaining from unilateral actions which run counter to EU interests, violate international law and the sovereign rights of Member States, remains an essential requirement to ensure a stable and secure environment in the Eastern Mediterranean and the development of a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship between the EU and Türkiye[2].
- [1] https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/57442/2022-06-2324-euco-conclusions-en.pdf
- [2] https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/document/download/16679fa1-cb73-4481-bc02-e3620b8c6dd3_en?filename=Joint%20Communication%20to%20the%20European%20Council%20-%20State%20of%20play%20of%20EU-Turkiye%20political%2C%20economic%20and%20trade%20relations.pdf