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Monday, 22 November 2010 14:52 Written by KUNA
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday denied reports that an agreement was reached with Greece and their dispute over territorial water in the Aegean Sea.
The disputed territorial water borders stretching from 6 to 12 miles is also known as the 12 miles issue.
Erdogan made his remarks in response to reporters after attending a ceremony in Ankara.
Asked to comment on news reports that Turkey and Greece reached an agreement on 12 miles, Erdogan said "there is no agreement reached."
The Turkish premier added that the parties will make a joint statement should an agreement is reached.
"This is out of question at the moment. Authorized people continue talks. We will make necessary statements if they reach a specific point," Erdogan noted.
Greece claims that its territorial waters should be extended to 12 nautical miles from 6 miles, citing international maritime agreements.
Turkey, however insists that it is against neighboring state's claim about the extent of the territorial waters in the Aegean Sea.
The disputed territorial water borders stretching from 6 to 12 miles is also known as the 12 miles issue.
Erdogan made his remarks in response to reporters after attending a ceremony in Ankara.
Asked to comment on news reports that Turkey and Greece reached an agreement on 12 miles, Erdogan said "there is no agreement reached."
The Turkish premier added that the parties will make a joint statement should an agreement is reached.
"This is out of question at the moment. Authorized people continue talks. We will make necessary statements if they reach a specific point," Erdogan noted.
Greece claims that its territorial waters should be extended to 12 nautical miles from 6 miles, citing international maritime agreements.
Turkey, however insists that it is against neighboring state's claim about the extent of the territorial waters in the Aegean Sea.
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