Trump and Macron Concerned About Rising Tensions Between Greece and Turkey

US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone conversation during which both expressed concern about the escalating tensions between Turkey and Greece in the eastern Mediterranean, as reported by TASS.

“Trump and Macron agreed that Greece and Turkey must commit to dialogue, as it is the best way to resolve their differences,” White House press secretary Judd Deere tweeted.

Previously, France urged Turkey to cease unilateral exploration of oil reserves in the eastern Mediterranean and announced the strengthening of its military presence in the region.

Macron also emphasized the need for France and the European Union to show solidarity towards any EU member state whose sovereignty is under threat.

It is noteworthy that the already strained relations between Athens and Ankara deteriorated in 2020 due to the migration crisis and disputes over resource extraction rights in the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas.