Turkey challenges Europe resuming exploration in the Mediterranean

Turkey announced the exploration ship "Uruk Reis" has resumed exploration work in the eastern Mediterranean, in a clear challenge to Europe, which will hold its summit on 15-16 October to discuss the file of Turkey's violations in the eastern Mediterranean.

Turkey challenges Europe resuming exploration in the Mediterranean
14 October, 2020   09:53
NEWS DESK

Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmaz confirmed that the ship reached its destination in the Eastern Mediterranean and tested its equipment yesterday, and it is scheduled to start carrying out exploration work today, Wednesday.

The Turkish Navy had previously announced that the Uruk Reis ship would conduct a seismic survey in the eastern Mediterranean from 12 to 22 October.

The dispute between Turkey and Europe escalated on August 10, when Turkey sent a ship to explore natural gas and warships to waters that it claims sovereignty with Greece.

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