Turkish Ministry of Defense: “Blue Homeland will continue resolutely”

Clarifications for Navtex issued for Oruc Reis and sparked reactions, gives the Turkish Ministry of Defense.

After version of Navtex for the research vessel Oruc Reis, the Turkish press hosted reactions from Turkish retired officers that the naval directive recognizes the so-called “Charter of Seville” and the Greek and Cypriot claims in the Eastern Mediterranean. Thus, in a statement today, the Turkish Ministry of Defense states that the reports do not reflect the truth and aim to harm its national interests. Turkey.

The announcement of the Turkish Ministry of Defense:

“In the context of seismic data collection on behalf of the Turkish Petroleum Company (TRAO) and drilling activities, research and drilling activities by Oruc Reis in the Mediterranean and Barbaros Hayrettin Paşa in the Black Sea, as well as by Fatix and Kanuni drilling rigs and the ship Denar-2 continue under the escort and control of our navy and air force.

Areas for current exploration and drilling activities are defined according to scientific, technical conditions and needs, in accordance with shelf as set out in the Continental Shelf Definition Agreement we signed with the TRNC in 2011, the boundaries of which were notified to the UN on 18 March 2020.

In this context, the area for his research is determined Oruc Reis southwest of the gulf of Mersina with its version Navtex.

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When one examines its scope Navtex, it is clear that the allegations made are completely untrue. In such a period, when the activities in Blue Homeland at their peak, under the coordination of the relevant ministries and agencies, there is a hidden motive, if not ignorance, behind the allegations and accusations that are intended to deceive our noble nation and to harm our national actions.

The protection and defense of our rights, interests and interests in Our Blue Homeland will continue with determination, as it is done so far “.

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