Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister, Fatih Donmez indicated that they will not allow any fait accompli in the Eastern Mediterranean without the approval of Turkey.

During his speech at the 9th Exploration and Production Activity Consultation meeting in Ankara, Dönmez pointed out that Turkey has increased her power in the seas with Barbaros, Oruç Reis and Fatih vessels.

Dönmez continued: “We will not allow a single-sided system where the rights of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) are ignored and where the parties on the island do not have a fair and equitable share. Turkey’s attitude and stance on this issue is clear. We are determined to defend our rights and interests in accordance with international law until the end.”