European Commission supports Greece in its escalating conflict with Turkey over maritime zones, new Commission president Ursula Von Der Leynen said, Euroactiv reported.

“We are on your side, Turkey’s action in the Aegean is unacceptable, we will send a clear message to Turkey,” she said a summit of chairmen of parliamentary groups from European People’s Party (EPP).

Turkey has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Libya over demarcation of maritime zone, which caused outrage in Greece, Cyprus and Egypt.

Greece said that Turkey wants to set a legal precedent with “an illegal” agreement.