Seabed surveys for GSI set to pose next test in Greek–Turkish relations

PoliticsForeign Policy Tags: Cyprus, Defence, EastMed, Energy, Turkey
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The planned resumption of seabed surveys for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) is rapidly emerging as the next major test in Greek–Turkish relations, as Athens prepares to restart work on the electricity link between Greece and Cyprus while rejecting Ankara’s assertion that activities in parts of the Eastern Mediterranean require prior coordination with Turkey.

The Turkish position, as conveyed in recent days, is that Ankara does not oppose subsea cables or international connectivity projects as such. However, it argues that whenever survey or cable‑laying activities are planned in areas over which Turkey clai...

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