Gerapetritis announces imminent technical talks with Egypt on extending the agreement
The Greek foreign minister announced the start of technical dialogue. His statement includes no newly signed text or published coordinates.
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis announced the imminent start of technical discussions with Egypt on extending the existing bilateral agreement in his ANT1 interview on 4 November 2026. Greece’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs published the full transcript.
The minister said the two countries agree to proceed with technical dialogue and expressed confidence that tangible results would follow soon. This is an official announcement by the Greek side and an expectation expressed by the minister, not confirmation of completed negotiations.
What stage was announced
The development he described is the start of a technical process to extend the agreement. The published transcript specifies no date for a first meeting, delegation membership, new coordinates or signed extension.
The interview therefore does not establish that new maritime boundaries have already been finalised or a new agreement has entered into force. The minister’s predictions about the outcome and completion timetable remain political assessments. This report attributes the announcement to him, rather than presenting it as a joint communique by both governments.
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