Sanaa: Trkiye's Foreign Ministry on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the Montreux Convention Regarding the Regime of the Straits as it marked the agreement's 90th anniversary, describing it as one of the main guarantees of peace, security, and stability in the Black Sea.
According to Anadolu Agency, in a written statement, the ministry highlighted that the convention, signed on July 20, 1936, reaffirmed Trkiye's sovereignty over the Turkish Straits, which are considered the country's internal waters. The statement emphasized that Trkiye has implemented the convention for 90 years with neutrality, transparency, and diligence.
The ministry underscored that the convention has consistently demonstrated its value by remaining effective in both peacetime and wartime, supporting peace, security, and stability in the Black Sea region. The statement concluded by reiterating that "Trkiye will continue to implement the Montreux Convention with the same determination as it has done until today."