United Nations Security Council Resolution 395, adopted unanimously on August 25, 1976, after hearing various points by the foreign ministers of Greece and Turkey regarding a territorial dispute in the Aegean Sea, the Council noted the ongoing tension and called on both sides to exercise restraint and enter negotiations. It also made both countries aware that the International Court of Justice is qualified enough to be able to settle any remaining legal disputes.
| UN Security Council Resolution 395 | ||
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 Territorial waters of Greece and Turkey | ||
| Date | 25 August 1976 | |
| Meeting no. | 1,953 | |
| Code | S/RES/395 (Document) | |
| Subject | Greece-Turkey | |
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| Result | Adopted | |
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Greece had accused Turkey of conducting seismological operations on the continental shelf claimed by Greece. Meanwhile, Turkey had protested against harassment and intimidation of a Turkish civilian research vessel.[1][2]
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References edit
- ^ Wellens, Karen; T.M.C. Asser Instituut (1990). Resolutions and statements of the United Nations Security Council (1946–1989): a thematic guide. BRILL. p. 23. ISBN 978-0-7923-0796-9.
- ^ Bölükbaşı, Deniz (2004). Turkey and Greece: The Aegean Disputes. Routledge Cavendish. pp. 261–262. ISBN 978-1-85941-953-3.
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Works related to United Nations Security Council Resolution 395 at Wikisource- Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
