United Nations Security Council Resolution 395

United Nations Security Council Resolution 395, adopted unanimously on August 25, 1976, after hearing various points by the Foreign Minister's 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
Territorial waters of Greece and Turkey
Date25 August 1976
Meeting no.1,953
CodeS/RES/395 (Document)
SubjectGreece-Turkey
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members

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]

See also

References
  1. 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.
  2. Bölükbaşı, Deniz (2004). Turkey and Greece: The Aegean Disputes. Routledge Cavendish. pp. 261–262. ISBN 978-1-85941-953-3.
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