Urgent| Details of the awaited battle in the eastern Mediterranean… winners and losers

The Greek press expressed its concern about the possibility of reaching an agreement between Turkey and Syria regarding the demarcation of maritime borders and the establishment of an exclusive economic zone. 

 

In particular, the newspaper "warns "Ecatemerene" Such an agreement could seriously change the balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean, especially for Greece, whose interests could be ignored.

 

After the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria Ankara and Damascus may conclude an agreement similar to the one Turkey signed with Libya in 2019. 

 

Then he raised the agreement between Turkey and the Libyan Government of National Accord. Widespread international criticism.

 

It included defining maritime borders, ignoring Greek claims to territorial waters in the region.

Greek analysts believe that the new agreement between Turkey and Syria It could significantly limit Athens’ access to potential hydrocarbon deposits in the eastern Mediterranean. 

 

Greece already faces territorial disputes in the region, especially over islands such as Crete. And Kastellorizo. 

Concluding such an agreement would deprive Greece of the opportunity to influence the distribution of resources and strengthen Turkey’s position.

 

Experts confirm that such The agreement could be a key step in Ankara’s strategy to expand its influence over energy resources in the Mediterranean. For Syria, which has been suffering from internal conflict for decades, the agreement could be an opportunity to create additional revenues needed to rebuild. The country.

 

Greece’s reaction to the potential agreement remains sharp. 

 

Athens continues to monitor the situation. In an attempt to prevent possible isolation in the region. 

 

In addition, the Greek authorities rely on the support of the European Union, which has already criticized the Turkish-Libyan agreement and supports Greece in the conflicts. Regional.

 

The Eastern Mediterranean remains a region of increasing geopolitical tension, where the interests of not only the countries of the region intersect, but also of major global players, including the United States. And Russia and the European Union. 

 

A potential agreement between Turkey and Syria will only increase competition over access to natural resources and roads. Navy.

 

Previously, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan repeatedly announced his intention to strengthen Turkey’s position in the eastern Mediterranean, despite protests from Greece and other European Union countries.

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