Joint statement by the defense ministers of Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania after the meeting in Sofia: We call on all parties to refrain from any further action that could endanger commercial ships, maritime infrastructure and freedom of navigation in the Black Sea. We remind you that all parties must comply with international law, including the Montreux Convention and applicable international humanitarian law, in order to ensure the security of the Black Sea, maintain regional stability and facilitate safe maritime activity.

Joint statement by the defense ministers of Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania after the meeting in Sofia: We call on all parties to refrain from any further action that could endanger commercial ships, maritime infrastructure and freedom of navigation in the Black Sea. We remind you that all parties must comply with international law, including the Montreux Convention and applicable international humanitarian law, in order to ensure the security of the Black Sea, maintain regional stability and facilitate safe maritime activity.