Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis drew a firm line on Greek sovereignty Wednesday, telling state broadcaster E...

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis drew a firm line on Greek sovereignty Wednesday, telling state broadcaster ERT that there is "zero chance" Greece will back down on its sovereign rights in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean. Gerapetritis made the statement immediately after attending the EU's informal Gymnich foreign ministers meeting, where he briefed his European counterparts on the situation in the region. He said he specifically raised issues related to violations of international law. The foreign minister framed Greece's position around two pillars: strict adherence to international law, and absolute refusal to concede any ground on sovereignty. He said Greece stands firmly on the side of peaceful dispute resolution, but made clear that yielding on sovereign rights is simply not on the table. The Gymnich format is a closed-door, informal council where EU foreign ministers discuss geopolitical priorities without binding decisions. Gerapetritis used the platform to put Greece's concerns about the Eastern Mediterranean on the record with European partners. His comments come as Greece continues to push back against Turkish provocations in the Aegean, including repeated airspace violations and ongoing disputes over maritime boundaries. The message was directed outward, but its target audience was obvious. #Greece #Aegean #EasternMediterranean