Greece will continue to exercise its sovereign rights in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean without regard to objections from Turkey, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis has said in a wide-ranging interview.
"We act guided by national interest and international law," Mr. Gerapetritis told the newspaper Real News, dismissing Turkey's claims as unfounded.
He cited Greece's plans for marine parks and the issuance of offshore exploration blocks south of Crete as examples.
He added that a major electricity interconnection project with Cyprus is also moving forward despite Turkish opposition.
On Libya, Mr. Gerapetritis confirmed that Greece has restored high-level diplomatic channels with both rival factions in the country.
He noted that the controversial 2019 Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum remains unratified by the Libyan parliament and that Greece's diplomatic position there has strengthened.
Addressing other major conflicts, the minister reaffirmed Greece's support for a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians.
Regarding Ukraine, he said Greece will continue to provide diplomatic and humanitarian support but has no plans to send troops.
When asked about the future of relations with the United States, Mr. Gerapetritis stressed that the strategic ties between the two nations are strong and transcend any individual political leaders.