Mitsotakis, Erdogan το meet on Tuesday at the UN
The agenda of the meeting will be strictly observed, as meetings within the framework of the UN Summit do not allow the same latitude as bilateral visits.
The agenda of the meeting will be strictly observed, as meetings within the framework of the UN Summit do not allow the same latitude as bilateral visits.
The “Blue Homeland” doctrine aims to expand Turkish influence over large areas of the Mediterranean and other seas, potentially impacting neighboring countries like Greece and Somalia.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made provocative statements regarding the Cyprus issue during a recent flight back from the occupied territories, emphasizing the need for a two-state model as the sole solution to the longstanding conflict.
During the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye maintains its efforts to promote the spirit of solidarity with Greece based on good neighborly relations and that these endeavors will grow further.
The Cyprus issue stems from the 1974 Turkish invasion and occupation.
Two leaders expected to hold brief talk on NATO Summit sidelines to review Greek-Turkish relations
Both Greeks and Turks are now enjoying the results of a significant initiative, allowing Turkish citizens to travel to 10 Greek islands with a quickly issued visa, he noted.
"There is no door that dialogue and negotiations cannot open to give diplomacy a chance," said the Turkish president.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that he will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on May 13th in Ankara.
"The statements of the Turkish president regarding the illegal invasion of Cyprus in 1974 constitute a blatant distortion of the historical truth and an insult to the memory of the victims," according to Greek diplomatic sources on Tuesday.
Mitsotakis said they had also agreed with Erdogan to continue the meetings between them, expressing his willingness to visit Ankara in the spring, ahead of their meeting at the NATO summit in July.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the press during his return flight from Athens that he proposed to Greece the extension, as he said, of the existing collaboration in the energy sector and nuclear energy.
Mitsotakis: 'We have a duty to bring our two states side by side'
“ There are many interrelated problems that need to be solved apart from the continental shelf. When we appeal to international justice, we must not leave any problem behind,” he noted.
The Greek government will proceed to the upcoming High Level Cooperation Council with Turkiye with a sincere desire to cooperate, as the consolidation of a positive climate is an important step in Greece's relations with the neighbouring country
Asked on the postponement of mayor-elect of Himare and ethnic Greek Fredi Beleri's request to be released, Marinakis insisted that the Greek government will continue to support the rights of the legally elected mayor of Himare and will not stop until all his political rights are respected.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed hope for a fresh start in bilateral relations with Greece on Saturday. He stated that he hopes a new era will begin between the two countries and emphasized the need for more friendship and less enmity. Erdogan announced his upcoming visit to Greece scheduled for December 7th, where he plans to take a win-win approach to discuss bilateral relations and Turkey-EU relations. He stressed the importance of nurturing positive relations given the proximity and intertwined history of the two nations. Erdogan also mentioned the issue of external influences, pointing out that the US provides military equipment to Greece but not to Turkey. Despite this, he stated that Turkey will not back down and will seek dialogue with its neighboring country. Erdogan advocated for a diplomatic approach and highlighted the potential for collaboration on mutually beneficial subjects. The Greek-Turkish High-Level Cooperation Council will take place in Athens on December 7th.