CBM talks resume amid air violations

The third round of discussions on confidence building measures between Greek and Turkish delegations that began on Monday at the Defense Ministry in Athens coincided with 36 air space violations by Turkish fighter jets in the Aegean which led to four mock dogfights.

During the talks yesterday in which 35 people representatives participated, the two sides discussed security at sea and in the air, as well as the movement of submarines, but talks remained at an initial phase. The meetings will continue until Thursday.

Meanwhile, France is continuing to make its presence felt in the Eastern Mediterranean with its Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly scheduled to hold talks on Tuesday morning with Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades and Defense Minister Savvas Angelides on closer military cooperation.

Parley will discuss "sea sovereignty" issues, according to the...