Turkish President Erdogan: There is no legitimate justification for the reactions, particularly from the EU, following...

There is no legitimate justification for the reactions, particularly from the EU, following the approval of the Türkiye-Libya maritime agreement.

We are not trying to score goals against anyone in the Eastern Mediterranean, so to speak. We are simply seeking to protect our rights and interests in our maritime jurisdiction areas.

We advocate addressing disputes through peaceful means and resolving them through dialogue with all coastal states.