Ankara:Türkiye announced on Tuesday that its policy in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean remains steadfast, emphasizing its dedication to upholding its legitimate rights and interests in accordance with international law.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the Turkish Foreign Ministry declared that Türkiye's positions, consistently defended across all platforms and grounded in international law, are unchanged. The ministry stated that Ankara will continue to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests in these regions "without concessions."

The ministry also addressed claims regarding Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, refuting allegations that he had given an interview to a Greek daily. It clarified that his statements, made at a Brussels think tank event, had been misrepresented and taken out of context. The ministry criticized the politicization of Türkiye's regional policy by certain political figures.