Stating that Turkey remained committed to a diplomatic solution in the Eastern Mediterranean, Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said that they encouraged all parties, including Greece, to support Turkey’s diplomatic initiatives.
Altun shared a post on his Twitter account about Turkey’s seismic research vessel, Oruç Reis, returning to the Eastern Mediterranean following routine maintenance.
Stressing that Oruç Reis would resume its activities within Turkey's maritime jurisdiction, Fahrettin Altun noted the following in his post:
“Our message is clear: We remain committed to a diplomatic solution and encourage all parties, including Greece, to support Turkey’s diplomatic initiatives. But there can be no negotiations if you say ‘what’s mine is mine and what’s yours is negotiable’. We had hard times. Under the leadership of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, we overcame the so-called 'insurmountable' obstacles one by one. Our country, our nation won in every time. Do not stop, keep going. May Allah speed our Oruç Reis.”