Egypt and Greece Sign EEZ Agreement - Part 1

The press conference between Shoukry and his Greek counterpart begins following the signing of an agreement on the delimitation of the exclusive economic zone between Egypt and Greece.

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CAIRO — Egypt and Greece signed an agreement on Thursday on setting up an exclusive economic zone between the two countries, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said. He spoke at a joint press conference with his Greek counterpart. (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-egypt-greece/egypt-and-greece-sign-agreement-on-exclusive-economic-zone-egyptian-fm-idUSKCN252216)

Foreign Ministers of Egypt and Greece: the delimitation agreement is consistent with international law.

In a statement on Thursday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias confirmed that the agreement delimiting the maritime boundaries between the two countries complies with the rules of international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

At a joint press conference in Cairo after the signing of the agreement, Shoukry said that an agreement to delimit the maritime boundaries with Greece had been reached after a series of negotiations.

The Egyptian Foreign Minister pointed out that this agreement would open promising prospects in the field of energy and would make it possible to maximize the benefit from the exclusive economic zone, especially the oil fields.

Nikos Dendias, for his part, stressed that the agreement with Egypt "is consistent with international law and good neighborly relations".

During the press conference, the Greek Foreign Minister described the delimitation agreement with the Egyptian side as "historic", stressing that it was "a fair and beneficial agreement for our two countries".

Dendias stated that this agreement marks the beginning of a new phase of deeper relations between our two countries and that his country is ready to face all the challenges in the region together with Egypt.

The Greek Foreign Minister called on the countries of the region to follow Egypt's example regarding agreements on the delimitation of maritime boundaries, stressing that "the agreement complies with international law, unlike the agreement between Türkiye and the illegitimate government."

On Thursday, the foreign ministers of Egypt, Sameh Shoukry, and Greece, Nikos Dendias, signed an agreement to delimit the maritime boundaries between the two countries.

A statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Shoukry received Dendias in Cairo to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral relations and coordination on issues of common concern.

According to Egyptian experts who spoke earlier to Al-Ain News, the expected maritime border delimitation agreement between Cairo and Greece blocks the path of Türkiye's ambition to plunder Eastern Mediterranean gas, while also guaranteeing the economic rights of the countries of this region. (Source: Al-Ain Al-Akhbariya)

Breaking news: details of the talks between the foreign ministers of Egypt and Greece.

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry today welcomed his Greek counterpart in Cairo within the framework of the growing partnership between Egypt and Greece, which goes back a long history of about three thousand years.

Shoukry pointed out that the visit marked a qualitative development, as it saw the decision on the delimitation of the exclusive economic zone between Egypt and Greece after a series of negotiation rounds in recent years, with all the terms of the agreement consistent with United Nations law, reflecting the political leadership's will toward closer military and cultural relations and various regional files.

The agreement allows the two countries to move forward in maximizing the use of available resources, especially promising oil and gas reserves.

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, for his part, affirmed that today is a historic day following the signing of the maritime border delimitation agreement between the two countries, an agreement framed within international law that respects all maritime laws and neighborly relations.

At the press conference with his Egyptian counterpart, Dendias stressed that Egyptian-Greek relations had entered a new phase in which we hope to face all the challenges in the region for the benefit of our two peoples, emphasizing that this agreement is an agreement of determination and strength between the two countries and confirms their cooperation regarding developments in the region. Stressing that Türkiye's agreements with Tripoli in the Mediterranean belong "in the dustbin" while it seeks to draw its borders with neighboring countries, he thanked the Egyptian Foreign Minister for reaching a fair agreement in the interests of both countries.

Stressing that international law agreements must be fully observed and are not optional, the Greek Foreign Minister called on every country to follow this agreement. (Source: Al-Sulta)

After delimiting the maritime boundaries between Egypt and Greece... the Greek foreign minister attacked Erdoğan... and Shoukry: "We will benefit from the wealth of the Eastern Mediterranean."

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry signed an agreement with his Greek counterpart to delimit the maritime boundaries between the two countries.

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, for his part, stressed that the agreement signed between Türkiye and the al-Sarraj government in Libya is illegal and noted that his country is facing all the challenges in the region in cooperation with the Egyptian state.

At a joint press conference with Sameh Shoukry, Dendias pointed out that there is full and continuous communication at the highest level between Greece and Egypt and that the coming period will see this communication translated into various areas.

The Greek Foreign Minister stated that the agreements between Egypt and Greece are based on respect for the principles and fundamental tenets of international law.

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, on the other hand, said that the Greek Foreign Minister's visit witnessed the signing of the exclusive economic zone agreement between Egypt and Greece, all of whose provisions comply with international law.

At the press conference, Shoukry added that the friendship between Egypt and Greece has lasted for more than 3,000 years and that today's agreement reflects the continuing momentum in relations between the two countries.

Shoukry pointed out that the agreement allows the use of wealth in the Eastern Mediterranean region. (Source: Al-Mojaz Al-Electroni)