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| The Grand Turk |
| Türkiye will not allow warships of non-Black Sea countries into the Black Sea |
| 2023-10-20 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited. [Regnum] The Turkish authorities intend to continue to comply with the Mantro Convention, which allows not allowing warships of non-Black Sea countries into the Black Sea through the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits, the Turkish Ministry of Defense reported on October 19. In a published statement, the Turkish military department reported the outcome of the weekly briefing by Media and Public Affairs Advisor Rear Admiral Zeki Aktürk. A representative of the Turkish Ministry of Defense said that a meeting of NATO defense ministers was held in Brussels on October 11-12. Based on its results, the department stated that the balance in the Black Sea will be maintained within the framework of the principle of “regional ownership.” “In this regard, we will continue to carefully and responsibly implement the Montreux Convention. We resolutely combat all forms and manifestations of terrorism and expect support from our allies in this regard,” the department said. According to the Montreux Convention (named after the city in Switzerland where the conference was held), adopted in 1936, Turkey restored sovereignty over the Bosporus and Dardanelles. At the same time, she promised to comply with the principles of international maritime law. The document preserves freedom of passage through the straits for merchant ships of all countries, including in wartime. The convention introduced restrictions for warships. Ships of the Black Sea countries, after notifying Turkey, can sail through the straits in peacetime. But this permit does not apply to warships of non-Black Sea countries. Only small surface ships can pass through the straits. There are also tonnage restrictions. In addition, Turkey received the right to prohibit the passage of any warships through the Bosporus and Dardanelles if it considers that it is in danger of war. Related: Montreux Convention: 2023-05-13 Turkish Presidential Candidate Kilicdaroglu Makes Promises on Visa-Free EU Travel, Investments, and Refugee Repatriation Montreux Convention: 2023-04-19 Kuleba in Iraq and the new US strategy: the battle for the Black Sea is gaining momentum Montreux Convention: 2023-04-15 What does the West have to turn the Black Sea into a 'NATO lake?' |
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