Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has renewed its warning against any attempts to affect the legal status of the demilitarized islands of the Aegean Sea, as stipulated by the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne. The ministry emphasized that these islands are an integral part of Turkish territory and that their status is non-negotiable. It called on all parties to respect international law and refrain from actions that could destabilize the region. The Treaty of Lausanne is the cornerstone for the islands' status, and any attempts to revise it will be met with a firm response from Ankara.
Turkey renews warning over Aegean islands status
Turkey's Foreign Ministry has warned against any attempts to alter the legal status of the demilitarized Aegean islands, as set by the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne. Turkey considers these islands an integral part of its territory.