Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry has rejected claims that Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan gave an interview to a Greek newspaper, saying allegations about his remarks on the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean distort his statements and misrepresent Ankara’s position.

In a statement issued in response to claims concerning Türkiye’s regional policy, the ministry clarified that Fidan had not given an interview to any Greek newspaper.

The ministry said the allegations misrepresented remarks Fidan made while answering questions at an event organized by a think tank in Brussels, adding that his comments had been taken out of context and turned into a subject of domestic political controversy.

“Contrary to the statements made by the chairperson of a political party, Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, has not given an interview to any newspaper published in Greece,” the statement said.

The ministry stressed that Türkiye’s positions on the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean remained unchanged and continued to be defended in accordance with international law.

“There has been no change in the positions that Türkiye has resolutely defended in accordance with international law across all platforms,” it said.

Reaffirming Ankara’s position, the ministry said Türkiye would continue to protect its legitimate rights and interests in both regions without compromise.

The statement comes amid ongoing sensitivities between Türkiye and Greece over maritime jurisdiction, territorial waters and other disputes in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean. (ILKHA)