Greece issues verbal note to Turkey over continental shelfFebruary 22, 2013 - 14:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Greece has issued a verbal note to the United Nations over Turkey’s decision to grant hydrocarbon exploration permits for parts of the Mediterranean that the Greek government considers part of its continental shelf, Hurriyet Daily News reported. “This action safeguards Greece’s stance in defense of our country’s sovereign rights, in accordance with the customary and conventional Law of the Sea, and specifically the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982),” said a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry on Feb 21. Greek Foreign Minister Dimitro Avramopoulos said that the areas Turkey had granted exploration permits for in the Mediterranean were deemed to fall within the Greek continental shelf. The ministry said that “directly upon learning of Turkey’s granting of permits, the Greek government proceeded to the appropriate demarches to Turkey.” Turkey carried out a seismic search for energy sources in the Mediterranean in response to a similar Greek Cypriot search, the HDN says. “Greece wants to have good neighborly relations with Turkey, as well as with all the countries in its region, based on mutual respect and international legality, particularly regarding matters that concern our sovereign rights and the exploitation of our natural wealth,” the Greek Foreign Ministry statement said. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |